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As EPA delays new coal ash rules, residents turn to the courts for relief

By Kristen Lombardi

Across the country, residents are challenging the health impact of coal ash ponds -- bringing lawsuits as EPA delays new rules.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environment":

"… a grassroots onslaught stoked, in part, by slow regulatory action by the Environmental Protection Agency. Last May at Little Blue Run, residents laid the grou …"

"… e need is federal rules,” said Lisa Widawsky, a lawyer at the non-profit Environmental Integrity Project, who represents the Little Blue Run residents. “Unti …"

"… the South Carolina suits and who, working with colleagues at the Southern Environmental Law Center, has launched an initiative devoted to the issue. In the Sou …"

"… nths. “It’s an important time for somebody to start taking action.” Environmentalists have even mounted a challenge to the EPA. Last April, on behalf of 1 …"

Pro-Rand Paul PAC to amplify conservative message

By Dave Levinthal

New group aims to amplify conservative message, founder says

U.S. asbestos imports condemned by health experts, activists

By Jim Morris

More than 50 countries have banned asbestos, a toxic mineral linked to cancer and other diseases. The United States isn't one of them.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environment":

"… of 803,000 metric tons in 1973. Still, attempts at a ban have failed. The Environmental Protection Agency tried in 1989 but was thwarted by an industry court ch …"

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Highlights of offshore leaks so far

By Emily Menkes and Kimberley Porteous

Highlights of ICIJ's offshore leaks investigation.

Why strong regulatory agencies matter

By Bill Buzenberg

If the Center is doing its job right, then our work should anticipate the news. Unfortunately, that happened with an explosion in Texas.

Earth Day 2013

A look at some of the Center's award-winning environmental reporting.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environment":

"… only accepted as the smell of prosperity.” Today, as officials with the Environmental Protection Agency are quick to point out, things are better. An EPA stud …"

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