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Coal union invites Democratic 2020 hopefuls, at least half say 'Yes'

The head of the main U.S. mine workers' union has invited all of the Democratic presidential candidates to visit its "turf" to demonstrate that the party still represents the working class.

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Trump administration reconsiders rule on coal's mercury pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Wednesday it was reconsidering part of an Obama-era rule on emissions of mercury from coal-fired plants, in the latest move by the administration to ease regulations on an industry important to President Donald Trump's political base.

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EPA designates areas non-compliant with 2015 ozone standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday identified 51 areas in 22 states that do not currently meet federal ozone requirements, a step toward carrying out national air quality standards for ozone that were issued in 2015.

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U.S. repeal of carbon rule criticized in coal country

Health groups, environmentalists and a former coal miner criticized the Trump administration's proposal to dismantle an Obama-era rule to slash carbon emissions from power plants at a public hearing held in the heart of coal country on Tuesday.

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Coal union invites Democratic 2020 hopefuls, at least half say 'Yes'

Trump administration reconsiders rule on coal's mercury pollution

EPA designates areas non-compliant with 2015 ozone standards

U.S. repeal of carbon rule criticized in coal country

Coal stockpiles strain US power sector as demand wanes

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Wisconsin oil spill fuels doubts over Enbridge’s pipeline safety

Hydrogen hubs test new federal environmental justice rules

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