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Black Lung Disease: Still All Too Present

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Published: November 1, 2020 by RHJ Producer

Black lung disease among coal miners is often thought of as a relic of the past, thanks to environmental laws. The disease is completely preventable, but a distinguished reporter and author has still found plenty of it among today’s miners. He discusses his findings and why it’s still going on.


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  • Chris Hamby, reporter, New York Times and author, Soul Full of Coal Dust: A Fight For Breath and Justice in Appalachia

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  • New York Times – Chris Hamby
Program #: 20-44Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Business and Industry| Employment| Employment and Workplace Issues| Environment| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Federal Government and Regulation| Health Care| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| WorkGuests: Chris HambyPublications: New York Times| Soul Full of Coal Dust: A Fight For Breath and Justice in AppalachiaProducers: Jason Dickey
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