Coal and black lung
Barr says coal must be revived for national security and to power the data-center buildout. Federal researchers report that 32.5% of veteran underground miners in central Appalachia have black lung, a rate not seen since 1978.
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Andy Barr Promises To Revive Coal As Black Lung Hits 32.5% Of Veteran Central Appalachian Miners
Barr calls for reviving coal for national security and the data-center buildout, while federal research shows 32.5% of veteran central Appalachian miners have black lung.