In Pictures: Coal Jobs More Dangerous: Black Lung Cases Surge in Appalachia

A street cleaner works near a public bus, a reminder of the urban workforce facing its own occupational hazards.

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Wind turbines rise above a misty forest, highlighting renewable energy alternatives to coal.

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An electric vehicle charging station in an urban setting underscores the shift away from fossil fuels.

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Wind turbines stand in a snow-dusted field, representing cleaner energy sources amid coal's decline.

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Offshore wind turbines line the calm sea, illustrating the growing renewable energy infrastructure.

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A lone wind turbine along a rural road shows how renewable energy is spreading to remote areas.

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An expansive wind farm stretches across the countryside, a contrast to the hazards of coal mining.

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Wind turbines in the distance over open fields point to a future less reliant on coal.

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Wind turbines dot the vast landscape, symbolizing the push for safer energy production.

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