"… air pollution in check. The state failed to lean on the smelter’s owner, Asarco. And the federal government failed, until days ago, to override the state. …"

"… rofound.On Nov. 10, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency moved against Asarco for what the EPA describes as more than six years of illegal emissions of …"

"… trative action that could result in millions of dollars in fines from Asarco for allegedly being in “continuous violation” of the Clean Air Act sin …"

"… is a slap at both the company and the state — another measure of failure.Asarco says its emissions are within legal limits and promises to “vigorously� …"