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Desperate for cash, Afghans toil in mines that are deadlier than ever
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Desperate for cash, Afghans toil in mines that are deadlier than ever

Faced with life-threatening hunger, thousands labor in the coal mines of Baghlan. But safety measures that the former government once provided are gone.
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White House announces $109M for energy jobs in hard-hit coal communities
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White House announces $109M for energy jobs in hard-hit coal communities

The Biden administration announced $109.5 million in funding for research projects aimed at creating job opportunities in communities ravaged by the decline of the coal industry.

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‘There’s going to be something better for him': Former Blackjewel miners reflect on changes in coal country
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‘There’s going to be something better for him': Former Blackjewel miners reflect on changes in coal country

"He's the last of the Pratts going into the coal mines. His son will probably never go in. And to me, that's worth every penny."

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Faith leaders challenge EPA's climate stance amid deregulatory push

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Climate disasters disrupt education for Black children, deepening inequities

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New Mexico moves to protect workers from extreme heat with proposed rules

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Young plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States lose Supreme Court bid but say they'll continue their pursuit of climate justice

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An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

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Trump’s science attacks trigger urgent warning from leading researchers

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Trump administration considers major cuts to clean energy programs, drawing bipartisan pushback