Confronting Coal: Health and Policy Challenges

This chapter examines innovative solutions to climate change, focusing on the urgent need to phase out coal and address its severe health impacts. The conversation highlights the detrimental effects of coal pollution on communities, particularly in areas like Indiana, and critiques the political ties between fossil fuel companies and policymakers that hinder progress. Additionally, it discusses recent legislative measures in Texas that favor the fossil fuel industry, raising concerns over public health and environmental regulations.