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Kentucky coal ash is contaminating groundwater, but companies argue they're in compliance
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Kentucky coal ash is contaminating groundwater, but companies argue they're in compliance

Six power plants in Kentucky are storing toxic coal ash in or near groundwater and may have to remove it in order to comply with federal regulations.
Will fake snow be in the forecast for future Winter Games?

Will fake snow be in the forecast for future Winter Games?

Wave 3's Tawana Andrew says climate change is affecting the Winter Olympics and it could influence where future games are held.
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Louisville Chemours plant plans to curb climate super pollutants

A Louisville chemical plant that emits extremely potent greenhouse gases has applied for a permit to build new equipment to reduce its carbon footprint. 
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To reduce carbon footprint, these artists greened up their practice

Passionate about the natural world, some artists are examining how their materials and creative process impact the environment.
Impacts
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Polar bears and climate change

Climate change and conservation and polar bears, oh my! Cute and cuddly polar bears are more than a trademark animal of a popular soft drink. Some say that polar bears have become the poster child for climate change.

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McConnell Hints At Action To Preserve Tax Supporting Black Lung Fund
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McConnell Hints At Action To Preserve Tax Supporting Black Lung Fund

The black lung trust fund provides payments to more than 25,000 disabled coal miners and their dependents but has faced chronic debts.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
Basel’s green roof revolution: an image of buildings with plants growing on the rooftops.

Basel’s green roof revolution is creating a thriving urban ecosystem

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Major fossil fuel companies linked to half of global carbon emissions

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Nonprofits still blocked from $20 billion in climate funds amid investigations

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Major U.S. banks drop out of climate pledge, raising calls for regulation

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EPA urges White House to eliminate key climate rule

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UN climate talks face tensions over timing of next major report and U.S. withdrawal

CLIMATE
A group of people march with science advocating for science.

Scientists fight back against funding cuts and policy threats

Oil pump jacks and flares with vegetation in foreground.

Texas oil boom fuels prosperity but leaves a deadly toll on workers and roads