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Mexico urges wealthy nations to help poorer states cut disaster risk.
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The White House was on the same page as ExxonMobil on Monday. Literally.
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Watch John Oliver expose Trump administration's coal industry lies.
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Key GOP lawmaker slams budget; Perry says he had no input.
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Myanmar coal plant growth could kill 280,000.
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Coal lobby says it is exploring building new US plant.
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