Season 2 · Episode 906
Still Digging: The Brutal Reality of Modern Coal Mining
Think coal is a thing of the past? Discover why global demand is hitting record highs and the devastating health toll on today’s miners.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
March 1, 202621m 23s
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Show Notes
Despite the global push for green energy, coal consumption reached a staggering 8.85 billion tonnes in 2025, remaining a "security blanket" for the world's economy. In this episode, Herman and Corn explore the harrowing reality of modern mining, from the 14-hour shifts in cramped Central Asian seams to the alarming resurgence of aggressive black lung disease in Appalachia. They discuss the high-stakes battle between economic survival and respiratory health, the limits of automation, and why millions of people are still spending their lives in total darkness to power our world.