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Volkswagen Automaker Accused of Cheating on Emissions by Environmental Protection Agency

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Apr 15, 2019: https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/15/business/winterkorn-volkswagen-diesel-fraud-charges/index.html Sep 10, 2018: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-volkswagen-trial-20180910-story.html# May 2, 2018: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/385909-arizona-settles-suit-with-volkswagen-for-40-million Dec 6, 2017: Oliver Schmidt was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay a $400,000 fine for his part in … Continue reading Volkswagen Automaker Accused of Cheating on Emissions by Environmental Protection Agency →

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Animas River in Colorado Contaminated by Gold King Mine Wastewater

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View ongoing articles regarding the San Juan River and the Navajo Nation on the Navajo Times website here. Mar 13, 2018: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/378097-epa-to-review-all-claims-from-colorado-mine-spill-within-weeks Aug 9, 2017: New Mexico congressional delegation worries state, Navajo Nation will be … Continue reading Animas River in Colorado Contaminated by Gold King Mine Wastewater →

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Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Power Plants

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Nov 28, 2017 U.S. repeal of carbon rule criticized in coal country | Reuters Retired Miner With Black Lung Begs EPA To Save Power Plant Rules: ‘We're Literally Dying' | CNN Nov 2, 2017 EPA … Continue reading Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Power Plants →

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Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules on Homeowners and Earthquakes Caused by Fracking

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Jun 30, 2015 By a vote of 7-0, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that homeowners who have sustained injuries or property damage from earthquakes they say are caused by fracking can sue in Oklahoma state … Continue reading Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules on Homeowners and Earthquakes Caused by Fracking →

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers Finalize Clean Water Rule

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Feb 28, 2017: Trump issued an executive order entitled "Presidential Executive Order on Restoring the Rule of Law, Federalism, and Economic Growth by Reviewing the 'Waters of the United States' Rule". The "Waters of the … Continue reading U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers Finalize Clean Water Rule →