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Environment Government and Politics

Protesters Take Over Government Building on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon

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Jun 20, 2021 https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/559339-man-who-led-armed-occupation-of-federal-refuge-announces-run-for-idaho Jul 10, 2018 http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396273-trump-pardons-oregon-ranchers-at-center-of-40-day-standoff Jan 8, 2018 In Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro dismissed the case against the Bundy's and Ryan Payne citing "flagrant misconduct" and "substantial prejudice" … Continue reading Protesters Take Over Government Building on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon →

Environment Government and Politics

California Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Against U. S. Forest Service | Nestlé | Arrowhead Water

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Oct 13, 2015: Three environmental groups, the Center for Biological Diversity, the Story of Stuff Project, and the Courage Campaign Institiute filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service for allowing the Nestlé company to … Continue reading California Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Against U. S. Forest Service | Nestlé | Arrowhead Water →

Economy and Finance Environment Global Personal

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 →

Environment Government and Politics Personal Social and Cultural

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 →

Energy Environment Government and Politics Personal

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 →

Environment Government and Politics Personal

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 →