Controversial mine project sues over EPA veto

Presented by Panasonic — {beacon}   Energy & Environment Energy & Environment     The Big Story Company behind Pebble Mine project sues over EPA rejection The company behind the controversial Alaskan Pebble Mine project sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Friday for blocking the project last year. © AP Photo/Al Grillo In a statement...

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Green groups sue over Trump’s Clean Air Act exemptions for polluters

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