Dossier
Appalachia
Coverage of Appalachia in the Nexus archive.
- Black Lung Rising
Fault Lines reports a surge in black lung disease among younger coal miners in Appalachia, highlighting gaps in dust protection measures. The investigation focuses on the health crisis and insufficient safeguards in the coal mining industry.
- Appalachian Lithium Cache Enough to Power 130 Million EVs, USGS Says
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates a lithium deposit in Appalachia could power 130 million electric vehicles, highlighting a significant domestic resource for clean energy transition.