

World Nov 04

In our news wrap Monday, a New York federal appeals court ruled President Trump’s 2011 tax returns must be turned over to state prosecutors, as part of an investigation into payments to two women claiming affairs with Trump. Also, Iran…
Nation Nov 04

The proposal overhauls a 2015 rule on release of contaminated wastewater from power plants.
By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press
Economy Oct 29

Former Murray Energy CEO Robert Murray said the move was necessary to access liquidity and best position the company for long-term success.
By Cathy Bussewitz, John Raby, Associated Press
Nation Dec 28

The EPA proposal says the benefits to human health and the environment created by an Obama-era regulation -- credited with helping dramatically reduce toxic mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants -- may not be worth the cost of the regulation.
By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press
In our Thursday news wrap, the Trump administration wants to roll back Obama-era mandates that require coal-burning plants to install new technology or burn natural gas, which gives off less carbon. The proposal is the latest in a series of…
Apr 28

By Kamala Kelkar, Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green
Residents say they inhale or ingest traces of coal ash as wind carries it into their communities, covering their trees, houses, cars and land with residue.
Jan 08

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
The decision by the Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was unexpected and comes amid repeated promises by Trump to revive coal as the nation's top power source.
The U.S. delegation's fondness for coal and nuclear may provide abundant cover to other nations to continue polluting. That means we're going to need technology now more than ever.
Aug 14

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency says it plans to scrap an Obama-era measure limiting water pollution from coal-fired power plants. A letter from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt released Monday as part of a legal appeal said he will seek…
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