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West Virginia governor's coal empire sued by the federal government
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West Virginia governor's coal empire sued by the federal government

The lawsuit, filed by the Justice Department, seeks millions in unpaid environmental fines as Gov. Jim Justice begins his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
As EPA fails to fine oil and gas polluters, New Mexico officials demand answers

As EPA fails to fine oil and gas polluters, New Mexico officials demand answers

'Mark my words,' says environment secretary, this will lead to increased air pollution.
Why won't the EPA fine New Mexico's greenhouse gas leakers?

Why won't the EPA fine New Mexico's greenhouse gas leakers?

The state asked for federal help to find oil field emissions; the EPA found dozens — but in three years it has issued only two fines.
Factory farming’s government-issued air pollution pass
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Factory farming’s government-issued air pollution pass

The pollutants wafting from these operations are largely unregulated by the federal government.

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