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In the country where coal is king, a battle with the EU looms.
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Trump coal backer wins big under Perry's power plan.
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Prankster activists mobilize “Clown Army” to take on climate change.
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Coal rule might help client of ex‑lobbyist who crafted it.
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Trump team to promote fossil fuels and nuclear power at Bonn climate talks.
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Fossil-fuel friendly tax plan spares oil, not solar or Tesla.
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Did Rick Perry really just bring fossil fuels into the fight against sex assault?
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As it looks to go green, China keeps a tight lid on dissent.
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