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health2 years ago•8 min saved

Rising Black Lung Disease Threatens Coal Miners

The threat of black lung disease is increasing among coal miners, particularly younger miners, due to higher exposure levels to silica dust. The proposed rule by the Mine Safety and Health Administration to lower miners' exposure to silica dust faces opposition and lacks significant enforcement mechanisms. Miners report that coal companies often manipulate air quality tests, leading to inadequate ventilation and increased health risks. The disease is irreversible, and affected miners may require lung transplants, which come with significant expenses and challenges for both the individuals and their families.

via CBS News|

#black-lung-disease #coal-miners #health

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Wyoming Politicians Accuse Biden Administration of Causing Black Butte Layoffs

Wyoming politicians, including Governor Mark Gordon and Senator Cynthia Lummis, blame the Biden Administration for recent layoffs at the Black Butte Coal Company, citing the administration's refusal to approve the mine expansion application. They argue that the layoffs are a result of the Biden Administration's war on domestic energy production, particularly coal, despite the continued demand for coal as an energy source.

via County 17|

#biden-administration #black-butte-coal-company #coal-miners

health2 years ago•19 min saved

"Proposed Fix for Severe Black Lung Fails to Address Coal Miners' Suffering and Death"

A proposed regulation by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to limit miners' exposure to silica dust, a major cause of black lung disease, may fall short in addressing the severity of the issue. While mine safety advocates welcome the new exposure limit, the proposed rule is predicted to save only 63 coal miner lives and prevent 244 cases of black lung disease over 60 years, which is significantly lower than the actual prevalence of the disease. Critics argue that the rule's enforcement provisions are weak and its reach is too expansive, potentially failing to protect miners from the harmful effects of silica dust.

via PBS|

#black-lung-disease #coal-miners #health

archaeology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Roman Ship Resurfaces in Serbian Coal Mine"

Serbian coal miners have uncovered the remains of a Roman ship in an opencast coal quarry near the former Roman settlement of Viminacium. Archaeologists believe the ship, which may date back to the 3rd or 4th century AD, was part of a river fleet serving the highly-developed Roman city. The discovery will be preserved and displayed alongside thousands of artifacts from Viminacium, with excavations of the site ongoing since 1882.

via Yahoo News|

#archaeology #coal-miners #preservation

energy2 years ago•2 min saved

Coal miners in Ukraine fuel war effort with deep digging.

Coal miners in southeastern Ukraine work around the clock to extract coal to power the country's war effort and provide civilians with light and heat. Coal is central to meeting Ukraine's energy needs following the Russian military's campaign to destroy power stations and other infrastructure. The work of the coal miners cannot fully compensate for the loss of energy from nuclear power plants, but every megawatt they generate reduces gaps. The miners work with optimism, trying not to think about what is going on outside the mine, and forget about it.

via KSL.com|

#coal-miners #energy #energy-independence