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In Coal’s Deadly Dust, FRONTLINE examines the rise of severe black lung disease among coal miners, and the failure to respond. Credit: Elaine Sheldon/FRONTLINE

In Coal’s Deadly Dust, FRONTLINE examines the rise of severe black lung disease among coal miners, and the failure to respond. Credit: Elaine Sheldon/FRONTLINE

Coal's Deadly Dust

Learn about the rise of severe black lung disease among coal miners. An investigation with NPR reveals the biggest disease clusters ever documented, and how industry and government failed to protect miners. Also, a report from Yemen.

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