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‘This does not look good for children': Fires pose risk to young lungs
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‘This does not look good for children': Fires pose risk to young lungs

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.
EPA rolls back air regulations for waste coal plants in western Pa., W.Va.
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EPA rolls back air regulations for waste coal plants in western Pa., W.Va.

Mercury rule exemption applies to three plants in Pennsylvania, one in West Virginia.

Mountain air: Youth help identify causes of Ohio Valley's high lung disease rates
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Mountain air: Youth help identify causes of Ohio Valley's high lung disease rates

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.
Black lung trust fund likely burdened by Murray bankruptcy

Black lung trust fund likely burdened by Murray bankruptcy

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.

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