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2-9
After feds step in, DEP cites Massey dam  - After OSMRE probe, WVDEP cites Massey dam - Massey cited for safety violation after gaining environmental honors  - Massey cited for violation at W.Va. slurry dam
2-9
For industry, Spruce mine a case study in frustrations of getting mining permit
2-9
Surface mining allows cattle to graze on land previously unusable say proponents  -  Officials say coal companies providing opportunity by reshaping landscape
2-9
Anyone can help stop mountain top removal mining, says tree-sitter.
2-9
Activists ask judge to dismiss Massey lawsuit
2-9
'Hallway deal' resulted in more lax oil-gas regulations
2-9
Coal Ad Blitz Launches New Spot as Industry Sees Political Gains
2-9
The fire still burns: Centralia’s last days
2-9
Caterpillar joins FutureGen dirty coal alliance
2-9
Don’t get too excited about state’s coal ash rules
2-9
U.S. proposes new climate service
2-8
Coal mining practices that destroy, not just the land, but entire communities  -  Is it possible to pick up the pieces and rebuild a mountain?
2-8
Reported Facebook poster to keep job
2-8
Muffin tops for mountaintops
2-8
Climate change, pollution are suspects in rusty blackbirds' plummeting numbers
2-8
Think-tanks take oil money and use it to fund climate deniers
2-8
Lobbyists Rush to Block EPA Action on Climate Change
2-8
Water at core of climate change impacts-UN experts
2-8
New errors in IPCC climate change report
2-8
U.N. Climate Panel Reviews Dutch Sea Level Glitch
2-8
Tibet Temperatures Hit Record High In 2009
2-8
The extreme floods in Cumbria
2-8
India likely to face coal shock
2-8
If they can’t survive without help, let market weed them out
2-8
MSU can't afford to continue burning coal
2-7
Lindytown and Prenter: Clay County Wake Up Call  - Former mining employee speaks out
2-7
Terrible history--West Virginia's mine wars  - W.Va. immigrant workers found land of danger, servitude
2-7
Rahall: Coal ads needed in D.C.    -  Rahall opposes plan to reduce permit funds
2-7
 
Proposed coal mining rule changes spark fierce debate - Supervisors oppose surface mining refuse control bill
2-7
Can the myth of clean coal become a reality?
2-7
Character of Marcellus Shale Gas Play Becoming Clearer
2-7
Earth and the Balance of Powers: What the Citizens United Ruling Means for the Environment
2-7
The fight against a big, polluting coal-fired plant has many fronts, at the local and the state level
2-7
Obama's Nuclear Giveaway
2-7
Arctic melting to cost $2.4 trillion U.S. by 2050: Study  -  Arctic Climate Changing Faster Than Expected
2-7
EPA Reveals High Hazard Potential at More Coal Ash Ponds
2-6
Letter from a West Virginia Jail
2-6
An Old Prayer for Clean Coal: Strip-Mining Jesus
2-6
Group looks to post-coal West Virginia
2-6
Happy Birthday, Coal Tattoo!
2-6
State Hears from Residents on Proposed Coal Burning Plant
2-6
Centralia, Pa., coal fire is one of hundreds that burn in the U.S. -Town's smoldering coal sickens many
2-6
Mobile company rejects waste liquids from coal ash landfill
2-6
As sea level rises so does the level of climate change denial
2-6
Why mountaintop removal mining must be abated
2-5
Coal study details benefits, ignores costs - Coal lobby study touts industry’s benefits to W.Va. - Mining Symposium Held in Charleston 
2-5
New ruling: WVDEP deals don’t insulate coal companies
2-5
Senate committee plans for West Virginia's post-coal economy
2-5
Gov. Manchin’s White House ‘talking points’  -  Manchin says coal talk was a start
2-5
Sen. Rockefeller Criticizes Obama Over Coal Policy  - Rahall blasts Obama OSMRE cuts, coal tax plans  - Rahall reacts to Obama’s surface mining budget cuts
2-5
Mining protesters claim Massey inflated damage claims to get trespassing case before feds  -  Celebrating Trespassers  - Tree-sitter update: TRO extended, hearing postponed
2-5
DEP to Rewrite Brine Water Land Application Permits
2-5
Look Out "Clean Carbon Neutral Coal" Ads: FTC Moves May Signal Start of 'Greenwashing' Crackdown
2-5
Climate Debate in Senate Keeps Coming Back to Limits on Power Plants
2-5
EPA Proposes More Restrictive Smog Standard
2-5
US senators move to curb mercury, sulfur in air
2-5
Nuclear Power Revival: The Obama Administration's Plans For Nuclear Energy
2-5
Bill Introduced Calls For Constitutional Amendment to Tackle Campaign Finance Ruling
2-5
Congress Must Act in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling on Campaign Financing, League of Women Voters Says
2-5
MSHA’s Joe Main calls for industry ‘cultural change’
2-5
New video on saving the Kanawha State Forest
2-5
EPA releases more utility coal ash reports
2-5
Coal truck in fatal accident in October had faulty brake switch; Report also states victim was driving overloaded vehicle
2-5
India's Roaring Economy Is Hitched to a Galloping Addiction to Coal
2-5
Scientists, students, Sierra Club call on UNC to drop coal
2-5
Legislators must reverse trend, preserve land, water
2-5
Kennedy: Environment, economy interrelated
2-4
Obama Administration proposes cutting tax breaks for coal producers
2-4
Obama announces plan to speed carbon capture (from the article: -The governor also said mountaintop removal was high on the president's radar screen. "There's no bones about it," Manchin said, "They're not a fan of mountaintop removal." ) Manchin defends coal to Obama  - Manchin meets with Obama, carbon storage task force created - Obama, governors announce 'clean coal' proposals - Rockefeller Commends Interagency Effort to Develop and Deploy Carbon Capture and Storage for Coal - Governor Talks With President About Energy
2-4
Bring Back Van Jones! Blindsiding Clean Energy with Dirty Coal - Obama Pushing Clean Coal, Green Jobs - Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear praises Obama (un)clean-coal directive
2-4
There Is No "Clean Coal," But Obama Is Right about an Energy and Climate Bill  - Report: US should spend more on biofuels - President Touts His Alternative Fuels Plan - Obama unveils coal, biofuel plans
2-4
Massey wants tree sitters to pay for lost production time
2-4
Coal summit results unclear
2-4
Environmental activist discusses coal-free future
2-4
Marshall Chief of Staff Takes Job with Coal Group
2-4
Massey outlines plans to up coal production 
2-4
Kanawha State Forest Coalition Against Proposed Mining Site
2-4
Utah gov given $10,000 by coal co. seeking permit
2-4
Democratic EPA Moves Decisively on Coal
2-4
UNC-CH is urged to give up coal
2-4
Groundwater testing begins at coal ash dump used by universities
2-4
Methane: The New Climate Change Indicator
2-3
Breaking: Obama to announce task force to speed CCS  - King Coal’s Top Lobbyist to Meet Obama
2-3
Natural gas drilling poses threat to region's groundwater
2-3
Analysis: Coal will be key issue in Rahall race  -  Reminder: Spike Maynard on the Aracoma Mine fire  - ‘Spike’ Maynard switches to GOP
2-3
Gov. Manchin going to Washington - Manchin to meet with Obama, Biden
2-3
Rockefeller defends tax breaks for big coal  - Kentucky lawmakers demonstrate how to defend dirty coal subsidies  - Do coal companies need taxpayer subsidies?
2-3
Obama: Cap-And-trade May Be Separate In Senate Bill
2-3
Tiny Virginia Town Approves Giant Coal-Fired Power Plant  -  Va town OKs zoning changes for coal-fired plant
2-3
'Clean coal' heads to Illinois
2-3
MSHA announces two initiatives
2-3
NC to require monitoring of ash ponds
2-3
Utility Blames Engineers for Giant Ash Spill
2-3
Coal Giant Wins Court Injunction Against Nonviolent Protesters
2-3
EU Agrees To Split Billions For Green Power, Coal
2-3
Global Warming May Cook Sea Turtle Eggs
2-3
Grandpa was a coal miner
2-2
Judge blocks further protests against Massey  -  Judge Berger gives Massey order on mine protests  - Judge Bars Protesters From Massey Mines in W.Va.
2-2
Former justice Maynard goes after Rahall  -  Spike Maynard to face Rahall in congressional challenge  - Maynard wants to stop Washington’s ‘War on Coal’ (and increase Coal's war (they are using explosives!) on our mountain communities, our forests, our water, our vestige of democracy...)
2-2
Obama proposes cuts in OSM budget - Obama budget brings back AML reform proposal - Obama tries again to cut cleanup money to states and Indian tribes that have completed cleanup of abandoned coal mines  - Obama proposes cuts in OSMRE budget - DoD, VA, DHS among big gainers in '11 budget
2-2
Former mine permits chief files 'whistleblower' suit
2-2
Aracoma fire survivors win round in Massey court battle
2-2
US defense review says military planners should factor climate change into long-term strategy  -  Global deal on climate change in 2010 'all but impossible'
2-2
Multimedia theatrical production 'Saudi Arabia' shows dark side of coal
2-2
South's Top 10 Endangered Areas Vulnerable to Global Warming, Development
2-2
Environmental group: Uranium mines a threat
2-2
Appalachian author shines light on coal industry
2-2
Consumers Energy faces shareholder resolution over coal ash - Toxic dumping must stop in Perry County
2-2
55 Nations Set 2020 Carbon Goals Since Copenhagen
2-2
Global warming: Undeniable evidence
2-2
Report: Wyoming water vulnerable to climate change
2-2
"Clean-Coal" Power Plant Set for Texas

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