As black lung surges in Appalachia, Trump administration halts rollout of new coal mine dust rules

A local news story from Pennsylvania, reported by Penn Capital-Star.

Local News · Pennsylvania · October 12, 2026

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A new study shows that rates for black lung disease in Appalachia are surging. At the same time, the Trump administration is putting regulations that could reduce miners’ exposure to the dust associated with the disease on hold.

Reported by Penn Capital-Star, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at Penn Capital-Star →

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