As Trump eyes coal revival, his job cuts hobble black lung protections for miners
As Trump eyes coal revival, his job cuts hobble black lung protections for miners
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Summary
- Layoffs halt black lung protection programs for miners
- NIOSH and MSHA programs suspended amid Trump administration cuts
- Miners face increased risk as safety regulations enforcement weakens
1/3 of coal power plants in the US have been converted to gas, if anything this may slowdown the conversation of the remaining 2/3, but i doubt will expand its use, since gas is cheaper and cleaner
He'll probably ban gas plants for being too dirty.