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Carbon emissions factor into major oil sands shakeup.

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CT, NY petition EPA to limit air pollution from Rust Belt coal plants.

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Solar installers struggle as panels become cheap enough to own.

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Back in Texas, Perry touts technology to keep fossil fuels, climate viable.

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