The wildfires blazing in the West could hinder developing lungs, worsen asthma and even lead to the condition in those who don’t have it but are genetically disposed to it.
Researchers had young people document things around them that might be contributing to lung ailments in a region with the nation's worst lung disease rates.
Murray Energy could be responsible for as much as $155 million under the Black Lung Act and general workers' compensation, but testimony shows that the company only offered $1.1 million in collateral to the fund.
