Environment

Montana Not Acting to Remedy Toxic Coal Ash Problem at Colstrip

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The enormous sludge ponds at Colstrip were built in the mid-1970s and mid-1980s, and contamination from...

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Federal Safety Net Programs Prove Vital as Number of Hungry Americans Remains High

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New data released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveal that 14.9 percent of...

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In Support of Affected States, EPA Approves Temporary Fuel Waiver for 8 States Impacted by Hurricane Isaac

As a result of the disruption in the supply of fuel from Gulf-area refineries following Hurricane Isaac, and at the request of Governors, EPA has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain federal clean gasoline...

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Idaho Guard calls up more troops for Idaho wildfire duty, California Guard continues with wildfire mission throughout the Golden State

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Air crews from the California Army National Guard take off in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as they take...

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