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The Labor Department introduces a new federal rule to safeguard coal miners from silica dust exposure, reducing the permissible limit by half to combat black lung disease.
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How effective is halving the permissible exposure limit in combating black lung disease?
How might this new rule impact the overall health landscape of coal mining communities?
What other measures can be implemented to further enhance the safety of coal miners?
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