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Report faults DEP for failure to protect streams from mining in Western Pennsylvania
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Report faults DEP for failure to protect streams from mining in Western Pennsylvania

The report says DEP is allowing dozens of miles of streambeds to be damaged from longwall coal mining in southwestern Pa.
Judges OK Consol plan to mine beneath Greene County stream
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Judges OK Consol plan to mine beneath Greene County stream

In past decisions, judges on the environmental hearing board ruled against the DEP’s permits, at one point saying they would allow the company to “essentially destroy” the stream.
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