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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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sustainable art

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
Yellow diesel truck on highway during daytime under partly cloudy skies.

House votes to block California truck emission rules, challenging legal norms

A factory complex emits pollutioni through several smokestacks with hazy skies in background.

US Senate votes to ease regulations on toxic air pollution from industry

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Mass exodus of senior staff reshapes federal energy and environmental agencies under Trump

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Regenerative agriculture drought resilience

As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, report warns of “greenwashing”

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Nuclear revival plan faces obstacles at Tennessee Valley Authority

A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

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Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities

Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities

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Opinion: How leadership shapes our choices on climate change