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North Dakota pipeline spill larger than previously thought.
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Trump to sign executive order undoing Obama's clean power plan.
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EPA head Scott Pruitt, who sued to halt plan as Oklahoma’s AG, claims ending restrictions on coal power plants will be ‘pro-growth and pro-environment’
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Anti-Adani activists vow 'direct action' against mine contractor Downer.
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Campaigners will occupy work sites, chain themselves to machinery and clog phone lines, Galilee Blockade says
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Protesters opposed to the Adani coalmine occupy Queensland...
Australia Greens push for electricity crisis to be taken out of politicians' hands.
The Greens are pushing for a new public authority to take responsibility for Australia's beleaguered electricity system out of politicians' hands.
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California approves vehicle pollution rules in rebuke to Trump.
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