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  Donald Trump loves to talk about how much he supports the coal industry. But he doesn’t love the coal miners who have kept this industry running. Across the country, miners are contracting black lung at younger and younger ages. Some regions are seeing rates as high as one in five workers! This disease is debilitating. It is deadly. And miners have begged the federal government to keep strong protections in place. But instead of protecting them, the Trump Administration is now considering rolling back black lung protections that miners themselves have begged them to keep in place. This is unacceptable! Will you chip in today to help SEEC Members fight these rollbacks and stand up for the miners whose lives are on the line? DONATE $10 » Trump’s effort to prop up a dying industry is coming at the expense of the very workers who have paid the price. He is willing to sacrifice people for profit. He is willing to put miners who have already spent decades in dangerous conditions at eve...

    > This month’s newsletter highlights the intersections of environmental justice, wildlife conservation, and public health. Join us as we take a closer look at the troubling rollback of coal miner safety protections, celebrate the resurgence of beavers, and spotlight community activism against environmental racism in Oxnard, California. Plus, enjoy a heartwarming dive into the world of springtime wildlife babies—complete with fun facts and a quiz to test your knowledge! Sincerely, The National Wildlife Federation Membership Team Sacrificing Miners’ Health for a Dying Industry Recent executive orders to boost coal production claim to be for the benefit of working and rural communities. However, the administration gutted the federal agencies that kept coal miners safe. As one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, cutting these agencies puts those working in these communities at higher risk of black lung disease and other health issues. Read Now Dam Good Beaver News Disc...