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A closer look at how rich countries “outsource” their CO2 emissions to poorer ones.

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EPA seeks to scuttle cleanup of coal power plant pollution.

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The Keystone XL pipeline wins a battle, but faces a new war.

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Keystone XL pipeline gets Nebraska’s approval, clearing a key hurdle in 9-year effort and...

Nebraska regulators voted on Monday, Nov. 20 to approve TransCanada Corp's Keystone XL pipeline route through the state, lifting the last big regulatory obstacle...

Nebraska approves Keystone XL pipeline as opponents face criminalization of protests.

Nebraska’s Public Service Commission approved the Keystone XL pipeline Monday, eliminating a major regulatory hurdle to construction of a project that galvanized people across the...

Nebraska regulators approve alternative route for Keystone XL pipeline.

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