Environment

Coalition of U.S. Senators Say No to Arctic Oil & Gas Leases

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From the letter: "In the event of an oil spill the response may be too slow and irreversible...

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Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior ends two weeks of joint fisheries surveillance with Mozambique government

Due to limited resources, vast areas of Mozambique’s waters are not closely monitored, creating an opportunity for illegal and unreported fishing.

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Coal Mine Expansion Threatens Colorado Mountain Backcountry

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Property Owner in Allegheny Co. to Clean up Asbestos Hazards

In a settlement reached with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Legacy Landings, LLC, owner of a property in Gibsonia, Allegheny County, Pa., will take steps to protect the nearby public from asbestos hazards at the site.

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