We know how to prevent black lung, so why are workers still dying?

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What happened

Silicosis sufferers are getting younger as Trump and the coal mining industry push back on protections Silicosis is one of the oldest workplace hazards and public health experts have known for decades how to prevent it.

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:34 UTC.

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