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EPA's Toxics Release Inventory doesn't offer full picture of pollution

Agency database shows emissions are down overall, but self-reporting makes the data suspect

Those living in the shadow of an Iowa corn processing plant allege damage from years of air pollution.

Environmental group condemns eight utility companies for spending millions to lobby against pollution controls.

The EPA and Justice Department issue a $950,000 fine and order millions in pollution control technology at three coal-fired power plants.

An exemption carved out two decades ago allows some fertilizer and other chemical facilities to skirt stricter rules and inspections.