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Coal Mine Safety and America's Energy Future
After the deaths of three rescuers, it's unlikely that six trapped coal miners will be found alive. The controversies over Utah's Crandall Canyon coal mine, the Bush Administration's approach to mine safety and the future of coal—which now provides half of America's electrical energy. Also, Dean, the first major storm of the season, and a symbol for both sides of the immigration debate is deported.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenAfter the deaths of three rescuers, it's unlikely that six trapped coal miners will be found alive. The controversies over Utah's Crandall Canyon coal mine, the Bush Administration's approach to mine safety and the future of coal—which now provides half of America's electrical energy. Also, Texas prepares for Dean, the first major storm of the season and, on Reporter's Notebook, an undocumented mother is deported to Mexico while her son stays in the US. We hear about the new sanctuary movement.
Miners at work at the Crandall Canyon coal mine August 14, 2007 near Huntington, Utah. Rescue workers are trying to locate six trapped miners following the August 6 cave-in.
Photo: UtahAmerican Energy Inc. via Getty Images
