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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
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Dean is the first big hurricane of the season. It has battered Jamaica, and is moving toward Mexico. Texas Governor Jim Perry says he’s not taking any chances. He's called in skilled rescue teams and state military forces to help those who cannot evacuate on their own.
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Crandall Canyon coal mine officials in Utah say it's now "likely" that six trapped miners may not be found alive. Three rescuers have already died trying, but families of victims are angry at coal operators, the federal Mining Safety and Health Administration and Utah's Intermountain Power Agency , accusing them of giving up too soon.
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