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State environmental regulators stand by PolyMet air permit
State regulators have reaffirmed a key permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's new analysis comes after a lawsuit alleged that the agency failed to consider information suggesting that PolyMet planned to build a larger project than was outlined in the permit.
Manchin says he is unable to support President Biden's Build Back Better plan
The announcement by the West Virginia Democrat likely dooms the $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation, which — without any support from Republicans — needs backing from every Senate Democrat in order to pass through the 50-50 chamber.
The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan
The White House has outlined a plan to install more electric vehicle chargers nationwide — a step experts say is vital to reducing America's carbon footprint and improving the accessibility and practicality of nontraditional vehicles.
New legal battle over predator killing in Nevada wilderness
Conservationists are suing three federal agencies over an environmental review the government says satisfies requirements to resume killing wildlife in federally protected wilderness areas in Nevada.