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Frontline•Season 45•Episode 12

Coal's Human Cost

1.0/10 · 1 votesNov 10, 202654 min

Ranked #12 of 12 in Season 45•−1.8 vs season avg

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An investigation into how industry and government have failed to protect miners in Appalachia from black lung disease.

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Coal's Human Cost

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Will Lyman

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Episode Summary

"Coal's Human Cost" is episode 12 of Frontline season 45. It scored 1.0/10 from 1 votes, ranking #12 of 12 episodes this season (season average 2.8). It aired on November 10, 2026.

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