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There are thousands of dirty old drill sites in Colorado. The state gave oil firms a $1bn pass
Investigation reveals regulator let firms off the hook on cleanup bonds despite backlog that will take decades to clear.
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70-foot wastewater geyser reflects New Mexico’s latest oilfield challenge
It’s a towering example of the contentious debate over what to do with the state’s ever-growing supply of oilfield waste.
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The toxic aftermath of the L.A.-area fires: Why contamination is keeping people out of their homes
Since the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents have found hazardous substances such as lead and asbestos on their properties, fueling fear, conflict and a patchwork of emerging research.
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The toxic aftermath of the L.A.-area fires: Why contamination is keeping people out of their homes
Since the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents have found hazardous substances such as lead and asbestos on their properties, fueling fear, conflict and a patchwork of emerging research.
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How the environmental movement lost its power
And how to get it back.
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Plugging away at the millions of derelict oil and gas wells in the US
The Well Done Foundation is remediating abandoned and orphaned fossil fuel wells that pollute water, soils, and the atmosphere. But plugging a borehole can be even harder than drilling it.
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Gold prices spark mining rush in Brazil's Amazon, fueling deforestation
Gold prices have surged in recent years, sparking a mining rush in the Amazon that accelerates deforestation and mercury contamination.
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