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Cleaning Up Toxic Yellow Sludge Is Just The Beginning Of EPA's Mine Problems

Treatment would cost millions of dollars, and do nothing to contain the thousands of other toxic streams across the nation.
By Mathew Brown, Michael Biesecker and P. Solomon Banda, Associated Press

Attorneys General File Petition To D.C. Court To Block EPA Carbon Rule For Power Plants

By Reuters

Youth Sue Obama Administration Over Climate Change

"We have a moral obligation to leave a healthy planet for future generations."
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EPA Spill Of Toxic Waste Could Be Long-Term Calamity

Toxic elements are spreading downstream, which could pose risks in the future.
By Associated Press

EPA Chief Apologizes For Huge Colorado Mine Spill

The leak released lead, arsenic, cadmium and other dangerous contaminants into waterways.
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Wastewater Spill Turns Waters Yellow In New Mexico

Towns were put on alert, and the water could reach Utah soon.
By Associated Press

EPA Accidentally Spills Millions Of Gallons Of Waste, Turning River Orange

Oops. A federal cleanup crew intended to treat the water.
By Kristin Wyatt, Associated Press

5 Ways Obama's Successor Could Undermine His New Climate Rules

The new regulations depend on the next president to enforce them.
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Obama On Climate Rules: 'This Is Our Moment To Get This Right'

New limits would cut power plant emissions 32 percent by 2030.
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Coal Interests Prepare To Challenge Obama's Power Plant Rules

Mining companies and allies plan to take legal action against regulations limiting planet-warming emissions.
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