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Today in History: Coal dust explosion kills 111 miners

Chicago Tribune 25 Mar 2025
Today is Tuesday, March 25, the 84th day of 2025. There are 281 days left in the year. Today in history.. On March 25, 1947, a coal dust explosion inside the Centralia Coal Co. Mine No. 5 in Washington County, Illinois, killed 111 miners; 31 survived ... .
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Trump administration moves to shutter mine safety offices in coal country

Grist 25 Mar 2025
Even after accounting for coal’s steady decline, that tally, while still tragic, reflects major strides in safety ... It also has recommended more frequent sampling to ensure mine operators protect workers from toxic coal and silica dust.
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Today in History

Oelwein Daily Register 25 Mar 2025
Today is Tuesday, March 25, the 84th day of 2025. There are 281 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History ... Also on this date. In 1894, Jacob S ... In 1947, a coal dust explosion inside the Centralia Coal Co. Mine No ... In 1965, the Rev ... .
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Today in History: March 25, Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire in New York kills 146 workers

Lima Ohio 25 Mar 2025
TODAY IN HISTORY. In 1894, Jacob S. Coxey began a march from Massillon, Ohio, leading an “army” of as many as 500 unemployed workers to Washington to demand help from the federal government ... In 1947, a coal dust explosion inside the Centralia Coal Co ... .
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Today in Chicago History: Cassius Clay wins Golden Gloves championship

Chicago Tribune 25 Mar 2025
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 25, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us ... 79 degrees (2007) Low temperature ... 1886 ... Coal dust explosion kills 111 miners.
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Today in History: April 5, FDR establishes Civilian Conservation Corps

San Francisco Chronicle 24 Mar 2025
Today is Saturday, April 5, the 95th day of 2025. There are 270 days left in the year. Today in history. ... Also on this date. ... In 2010, a coal dust explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine near Charleston, West Virginia, killed 29 workers. Today’s Birthdays.
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The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue review – countdown to disaster

The Observer 23 Mar 2025
A 19th-century express train is a neat way to contain a bigger slice of life, a social history with passengers pre-divided into first, second and third class (third at the front, naturally, to absorb coal dust and the impact of possible collisions) ... .
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Coal piles owner rejects County Board's relocation offer, asks for time to negotiate deal

Green Bay Press Gazette 14 Mar 2025
... company also addressed public concerns about coal dust, stating it has used tarps to cover the piles for years ... Reiss for years has covered the coal piles with tarps to cut down on coal dust.
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Towards a 'zero-waste enterprise': pollution control and carbon reduction at China's southernmost coal-fired power plant

ECNS 14 Mar 2025
"We have also introduced unmanned spiral ship unloaders and tubular belt conveyors for coal transportation, effectively eliminating dust emissions and achieving a 'coal-handling without visible coal' ...
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Geographical barrier, local factors add to rising pollution: Expert

The Times of India 12 Mar 2025
A study is also going on in cities to identify contributions from road dust, construction, cooking, and coal in hotels ... A study is also going on in cities to identify contributions from road dust, construction, cooking, and coal in hotels.
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Việt Nam air quality 23rd worst in the world: Report

Vietnam News 12 Mar 2025
Việt Nam's fine dust originates from a variety of sources, including the burning of biomass, coal, and heavy fuel oil, emissions from vehicles and industrial processes, construction ...
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Việt Nam's air quality 23rd worst in the world: Report

Vietnam News 12 Mar 2025
Việt Nam's fine dust originates from a variety of sources, including the burning of biomass, coal, and heavy fuel oil, emissions from vehicles and industrial processes, construction dust, open burning ...
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Facing uphill battle to keep coal out of Oakland, activists make plea to private-equity exec

East Bay Times 07 Mar 2025
“Residents in nearby neighborhoods will be exposed to toxic coal dust, exacerbating a broad range of health impacts including asthma, cancer, and cardiopulmonary disease that have plagued West ...
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India vows to conquer the Delhi waste mountains visible from miles away

The Daily Telegraph 05 Mar 2025
REUTERS/Adnan Abidi ... “Our ultimate aim is to ensure that no new garbage mountains are formed,” he added ... including coal-fired energy and industry emissions; agricultural and rubbish burning; road dust; and vehicle emissions ... AFP/MONEY SHARMA ... Copy link ... .
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