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Exterior of "Alligator Alcatraz" ICE detention center in Ochopee

Nation Aug 07

Construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center temporarily halted by judge’s order

By David Fischer, Associated Press

Nation Aug 28

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What the Endangered Species Act has accomplished in 50 years

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. It was the most comprehensive legislation for preserving species at risk of extinction and made the United States a global leader in environmental law. But today, Congress is divided…

By William Brangham, Maea Lenei Buhre, Mike Fritz

Politics Aug 15

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Young activists in Montana win landmark climate change lawsuit against state

Monday, a judge in Montana sided with a group of young environmental activists who argued the state was violating its constitution by promoting fossil fuel development without considering the impact on climate change. William Brangham examined the arguments on both…

By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings

Politics Oct 21

FILE PHOTO: A view of Duke Energy's Marshall Power Plant in Sherrills Ford
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How Dem debate over Biden climate agenda could affect U.S. economy

The coming weeks will be pivotal for President Joe Biden's domestic agenda as Congress and the White House debate the trade-offs of a major bill that could affect the pocketbooks, working conditions and social safety net for Americans. William Brangham…

By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Claire Mufson

Politics Sep 23

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds weekly news conference in Washington
Top Democrats say they have framework to pay for $3.5 trillion environmental bill

Top congressional Democrats say they and the White House have agreed to a "framework" to pay for their emerging $3.5 trillion social and environment bill.

By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Jun 08

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Environmental Lawyers Weigh BP’s Liability in Leak

Fifty days into the Gulf oil spill, officials still don't have a firm answer on how much oil is escaping from the damaged well or how long it could continue. Jim Lehrer talks to two environmental law professors about the…

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