Milton "Mickey" Pettry with Black Lung
Milton "Mickey" Pettry has fought for his black lung benefits for three years and said he fears COVID-19 will slow the already lengthy process. Photo: Caitlin Tam / West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Episode for September 4, 2020

This Labor Day: Why a coalition of environmental groups and unions endorsed Joe Biden. Coal miners are suffering from an epidemic of Black Lung disease, COVID is making it worse. Federal judges throw out Pa.’s air rules for coal plants that address smog. Rare bipartisan support for community solar projects. 

 

 

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