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Ex-Massey Energy CEO draws thousands of votes for president in closely contested states

Ex-Massey Energy CEO draws thousands of votes for president in closely contested states

Former coal executive Don Blankenship, who went to prison for his role in the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster in West Virginia, drew about 55,000 votes Tuesday as a third-party candidate for president.

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Steve Earle honors coal miners
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With a new song, Steve Earle honors workers killed in a coal mine and tries to reach Trump voters

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Convicted ex-coal exec releases first ad in Senate campaign

Convicted ex-coal exec releases first ad in Senate campaign

Former coal executive Don Blankenship has launched his campaign for the United States Senate with an advertisement asserting his innocence in a mine disaster that killed 29.
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Climate change is disrupting South Asia’s monsoon and raising flood risks

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Massive Amazon raids disrupt illegal mining, logging, and wildlife trafficking networks

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Europe’s power grid upgrades fall €250 billion short as demand surges

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Trump administration redirects clean energy funds in defiance of Congress

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Scientists call on UN to adopt bold ocean policies to combat climate and biodiversity threats

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EU ocean protection plan draws fire for weak enforcement and lack of binding goals

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Texas floods reignite fight over FEMA and weather cuts

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California faces growing disaster costs as Trump moves to scale back FEMA aid