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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
Man carrying a solar panel up a grass-covered slope near a home.

Trump administration cancels Vermont solar grants for low-income communities

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EPA halts updates to top greenhouse gas database after scientist’s suspension

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Final push for plastic pollution treaty talks as groups urge bold action

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New EPA proposal aims to strike down landmark climate "endangerment finding"

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Wildfire burns historic Grand Canyon lodge as toxic gas leak complicates response

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Trump administration redirects clean energy funds in defiance of Congress

CLIMATE
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Sierra Club fires executive director Ben Jealous after internal investigation

Oil export ships and cranes at a dock in the daytime.

Patagonia oil export terminal plan alarms scientists and residents over wildlife threat