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Coal industry revival sparks concern over black lung disease

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.
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