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Canadian coal mine pollution threatens Idaho river

Selenium and other pollutants from coal mines across the northern Idaho border are impacting fish species in the Kootenai River.
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Biden, Trudeau announce progress on Canadian coal mine pollution agreement

President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced a forthcoming deal to “reduce and mitigate” the impact of pollution flowing into Montana and Idaho from Canadian coal mines.
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