High Point Looks For New Uses Of Former Industrial Sites
The City of High Point wants to help cleanup former contaminated industrial sites and turn them into economic redevelopment opportunities, and will hold a public mee
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Navajo Nation Farmers Feel The Weight Of Colorado Mine Spill
The spill of heavy metals into the Animas River has contaminated water for hundreds of farmers in the Navajo Nation downstream, bringing up memories of past environmental disasters.
Rivers Shut Down Over EPA's Spill Of 3 Million Gallons Of Toxic Water
Water samples taken after the spill showed lead concentrations that were 3,500 times the levels normally seen in Durango, Colo.
New Power Plant Rules Likely To Start Slow-Burning Debate, Legal Action
A huge legal battle is coming over the White House plan to address climate change with additional power plant regulations. The coal industry has the most to lose, and plans to take the EPA to court.
President Obama Unveils New Power Plant Rules In 'Clean Power Plan'
Key elements include a requirement that would cut the power industry's carbon pollution by 32 percent below 2005 levels in the next 15 years.
President Obama To Unveil Tough Proposal Targeting Greenhouse Gases
In the final proposal, Obama will unveil measures that are tougher than those in the 2014 draft proposal. The rules seek to curb carbon emissions from power plants by 32 percent by 2030.
Supreme Court Concludes Term With Death Penalty Ruling, Looks Ahead
The court wrapped up on Monday, supporting the use of a controversial drug for executions by lethal injection. The justices also set up cases to be heard next term on affirmative action and abortion.
Supreme Court Rules In Industry's Favor. What's EPA's Next Move?
Monday's decision from the high court technically only applies to the Clean Air Act's standards on mercury emissions from power plants. But it could affect future EPA regulations, legal experts say.
Supreme Court Blocks Obama Administration Plan On Power Plant Emissions
In a 5-4 ruling, the court says the Environmental Protection Agency should have taken into account the costs of complying with regulation.
Administration Proposes New Truck Emissions Rules To Reduce CO2
The new rules, yet to be finalized, were expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter by the year 2027.