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Kentucky congressman says no to mountaintop mining
While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back.
Schwarzenegger's last stand: Prop 23
As the sun sets on his time as governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger is putting all his might behind blocking Proposition 23.
Tea Party's fight against climate change is a tough challenge
The labels that come with the Tea Party often put candidates in a corner when it comes to climate policy.
Despite circus atmosphere, energy a hot topic in N.Y. governor's race
After a series of distractions and interesting claims, candidates discuss fracking.
A fight with congressional Republicans may just be what Lisa Jackson wants
Republicans are licking their chops about questioning the EPA administrator, but recent history shows that it may be exactly what she wants, too.
Idaho governor says he's done protecting wolves
Butch Otter says protecting wolves in Idaho is 'somebody else's problem.'
Amid claims of violations, Kentucky sues EPA over coal regulations
Kentucky's governor says the EPA is overstepping its bounds. Other groups contradict his claims of looking out for the environment.
Eco-group fires 'warning shot' in Missouri
The Environmental Defense Fund isn't letting voters forget that retiring Sen. Kit Bond tried to restrict the EPA's ability to regulate greenhouse gasses.
Study shows energy divide in the United States
The Southeastern and Great Plains states are way behind most West Coast and Northeastern states when it comes to being energy efficient.
Manchin's assault on the EPA is working
Just a week after the West Virginia governor shoots a bullet through the cap-and-trade bill, he pulls ahead in the polls.

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