"A ProPublica analysis of federal government data adds new details to what’s known about the routes taken by trains carrying crude oil. Local governments are often unaware of the potential dangers they face."
"As oil prices continue to plummet, the once-dominant international cartel of producers is losing its sway over the global energy markets."
"A federal judge blocked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from taking action against a massive proposed mine in Alaska."
"Statewide vote totals released Monday show an Oregon ballot measure that would require labeling of genetically modified foods was losing by a mere 809 votes and will go to an automatic recount."
"Capping more than three years of study, the O'Malley administration declared Tuesday that hydraulic fracturing for natural gas can be done safely in Western Maryland, but only after regulations are tightened to reduce air and water pollution and protect residents from well contamination, noise and other disruptions associated with an anticipated drilling boom."
"U.S.-China deal on carbon emissions ramps up pressure on New Delhi to get more aggressive in moving away from coal."
"The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to weigh a challenge by industry groups and some states to an Obama administration regulation intended to limit emissions of mercury and other hazardous pollutants mainly from coal-fired power plants."
"The Obama administration is expected to release on Wednesday a contentious and long-delayed environmental regulation to curb emissions of ozone, a smog-causing pollutant linked to asthma, heart disease and premature death."
"If you're heading to the airport to fly to the East Coast for Thanksgiving, expect delays of three to six hours."
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