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1 week ago |
canarymedia.com | Kari Lydersen
The EPA is encouraging state-level regulation of the toxic substance produced by coal plants. That could lock in lax standards for years to come, advocates warn. A recent pact between North Dakota and the Trump administration shows how coal-friendly states could enshrine lax standards and block future federal enforcement on toxic coal ash pollution.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Kari Lydersen
A recent pact between North Dakota and the Trump administration shows how coal-friendly states could enshrine lax standards and block future federal enforcement on toxic coal ash pollution. North Dakota earned preliminary approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last month to regulate coal ash — a byproduct of burning coal — at the state instead of federal level. Indiana environmentalists fear that their state will follow the same path.
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1 week ago |
canarymedia.com | Kari Lydersen
Supporters hoped the legislation would accelerate the state’s clean energy transition, but it stalled amid opposition from unions, farmers, and fossil-fuel groups. Supporters of a major clean energy bill that fell short in the final days of Illinois’ legislative session are licking their wounds and trying to figure out what went wrong — and what comes next.
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2 weeks ago |
canarymedia.com | Kari Lydersen
Chicago-area Sun Metalon removes gunk and grime from metal slivers normally thrown away, helping to reduce emissions from aluminum and steel production. A Chicago-area start-up says its technology could shave emissions from the global metal industry by allowing companies to recycle grimy metal slivers and sludge left over from steel and aluminum production.
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1 month ago |
floodlightnews.org | Kari Lydersen
This story was originally published by Canary Media, and is part of the Rural News Network's Powering Rural Futures series. DECATUR, ILLINOIS — A fistfight at a high school football game nearly defined Shawn Honorable’s life. It was 1999 when he and a group of teen boys were expelled and faced criminal charges over the incident. The story of the “Decatur Seven” drew national headlines and protests led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who framed their harsh treatment as blatant racism.
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