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Black lung is roaring back in central Appalachia, hitting one in three veteran miners with 25+ years underground — a terrifying spike from just four years ago. Even those with 15 years underground are seeing rates unseen in decades. The culprit? Mining deeper into silica-rich rock as easy seams vanish, and toxic dust is overwhelming protections. Regulations exist, but enforcement lags, leaving workers vulnerable. Behind the stats: stacks of funeral programs for men who gave everything to their families — only to lose their lives to an incurable disease.

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