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Coal industry revival sparks concern over black lung disease

By Justin Hicks,

Mary Louise Kelly

Published January 2, 2026 at 3:17 PM CST

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As the Trump administration pushes to expand coal mining, advocates warn that loosening regulations could put miners' health at risk. Justin Hicks of the Appalachia Mid South Newsroom reports.

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Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.