"Kentucky Is Buying Other States’ Coal Instead Of Its Own"
"Kentucky may be the nation’s third-leading coal producer, but over the years it has increasingly turned to other states to supply coal for its power plants."
Source: McClatchy, 01/11/2016
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"Oil Plunge Sparks Calls For Congress To Act"
"As the price of oil plunges to its lowest point in 12 years — and threatens to drag the broader U.S. economy down with it — lawmakers say Congress should consider helping teetering energy companies with policy fixes beyond the decision to lift the oil-export ban."
Source: The Hill, 01/11/2016
"U.S. Attorney's Office Investigating Flint Water Crisis"
"FLINT, MI – Federal prosecutors are investigating Flint's water crisis, an official said."
Source: Flint Journal, 01/11/2016
Nunavut Government To Meet With Feds On Protecting Marine Areas
"The government of Nunavut said it will be meeting with the federal government later this month to begin discussions on marine protected areas in the territory."
Source: CBC News, 01/11/2016
"Company Behind Methane Leak Is Ordered to Offset the Climate Damage"
"California governor’s state-of-emergency declaration includes requirement that gas utility pay to fully mitigate the leak's emissions of methane."
Source: InsideClimate News, 01/11/2016
"VW Refuses to Give American States Documents in Emissions Inquiries"
"Citing German privacy laws, Volkswagen has refused to provide emails or other communications among its executives to attorneys general in the United States, impeding American investigations into the company’s emissions-cheating scandal, according to officials in several states."
Source: NY Times, 01/11/2016
"Neglect May Do What ISIS Didn’t: Breach Iraqi Dam"
"More than 16 months after Iraqi and Kurdish forces reclaimed Mosul Dam from Islamic State fighters, the structure faces a new threat: the danger that it may collapse because of insufficient maintenance, overwhelming major communities downstream with floodwaters."
Source: NY Times, 01/11/2016
"U.S. Coal Production Dropped to 30-Year Low in 2015"
"Coal production in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in 30 years thanks in part to low natural gas prices and climate policies encouraging utilities to switch to natural gas to generate electricity."
Source: Climate Central, 01/11/2016
"Demise Of Klamath River Deal Could Rekindle Old Water-Use Battles"
"The demise of a deal to end decades of feuding on the Klamath River could rekindle old battles over water use and dams in a remote corner of California."
Source: LA Times, 01/11/2016
"Tests Suggest Mercury In Air At Some Dental Clinics"
"Alex Hummell says few dentists seem worried enough about invisible, odorless mercury to take the kinds of precautions needed to prevent everyday exposures."
Source: McClatchy, 01/08/2016
