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Confirming Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court has been President Trump's top legal victory so far, but a number of broader...
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Invisible 'bird killer' lurks in revitalized New Jersey Meadowlands.
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For a horrible glimpse into Australia's dark future, look to Trump's views on coal.
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The ugly end of decarbonisation is being yanked in different directions by political messaging, in both the US and Australia
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Playing politics with the nation’s health.
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West Virginia’s biggest utility: Burning more coal is “not going to happen.”
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Pruitt pulls out of GOP fundraiser after ethics complaint.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, facing a complaint that he had violated the law restricting political activity by federal officials, will not attend...
Keystone supporters, opponents need to find a way to civilly disagree.
Nebraska protests played at least a part in President Barack Obama rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline as the project became a flashpoint in a...
The toxic air in Britain's cities demands urgent action – not legal delays.
The UK government is facing criticism for delaying publication of its air quality plan. The country’s high court had ordered the government to urgently...
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