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Report: Parts of West Virginia at a high cancer risk due to gas and oil fumes
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Report: Parts of West Virginia at a high cancer risk due to gas and oil fumes

A recent report from a nonprofit group said some West Virginians are at a high risk of cancer because of pollution associated with the oil and gas industry, but
Toxic sites in South Florida at risk of flooding
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Toxic sites in South Florida at risk of flooding

Scientists are warning about flood waters spreading toxic chemicals into our communities. A report by the Union of Concerned Scientists highlights the risk of flooding at around 1,000 Superfund sites across the country.

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Hundreds of toxic sites at risk for flooding, which could endanger surrounding communities

Millions of Americans live near Superfund sites, areas the federal government considers contaminated as a result of hazardous waste that was dumped, mismanaged or otherwise left out in the open. Many of those sites are still awaiting cleanup.

The Trump EPA’s parting gifts
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The Trump EPA’s parting gifts

Three rules set to finalize before Joe Biden’s inauguration could create a headache for his administration.
EPA air chief gave presentation at fringe climate denier event, new emails show
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EPA air chief gave presentation at fringe climate denier event, new emails show

Bill Wehrum, a former corporate lawyer, joined three other EPA officials at a Cooler Heads Coalition gathering last year.
Elizabeth Warren on climate plan: 'no coal lobbyists for head of EPA'
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Elizabeth Warren on climate plan: 'no coal lobbyists for head of EPA'

The Massachusetts senator took a shot at EPA chief Andrew Wheeler as she outlined a clear-eyed vision for curbing climate change.
Senate confirms 4 Trump nominees to top environmental posts in last-minute vote
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Senate confirms 4 Trump nominees to top environmental posts in last-minute vote

It's a mixed bag of bureaucrats and industry allies. The confirmations, which received mixed reaction from environmentalists, fill long-vacant roles and save the White House from having to restart the nomination process with a newly sworn-in 116th Congress.

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