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He said I was a fracking heiress. I went to West Virginia to find out.

A journalist investigates the fracking industry — and her own inheritance — in Appalachia.
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St. Charles, Mo., mayor says city's water source may be in danger

The Elm Point Wellfield is the primary drinking water supply source for the city of St. Charles.
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Coal mine expansion in Laurel Highlands draws subsidence, water concerns

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is considering a coal company’s applications to renew and expand a permit for an underground mine in the Laurel Highlands that caused unexpected subsidence under several homes.

Biden signs $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law

Biden signs $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law

Billions of dollars will now pour into American communities, although the final package falls short of the president’s ambitions.
NY community struggles to replace its lead water pipes

NY community struggles to replace its lead water pipes

The president's infrastructure plan includes $45 billion to remove more than 6 million lead-pipe service lines across the country.
After another leak, EPA probes whether Limetree refinery poses ‘an imminent risk to people’s health’ on St. Croix

After another leak, EPA probes whether Limetree refinery poses ‘an imminent risk to people’s health’ on St. Croix

The EPA said Thursday it was weighing whether a controversial refinery on St. Croix posed "an imminent risk to people's health" after a third accident in the span of three months sickened local residents and forced some schools to close.

A poultry plant, years of groundwater contamination and, finally, a court settlement

A poultry plant, years of groundwater contamination and, finally, a court settlement

Residents in Millsboro, Delaware, sued the local Montaire facility, which they suspect is linked to their cancers and other serious health problems.

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