Results for keyword: EPA
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A river again?
The EPA extends Clean Water Act protection to L.A.'s urban watershed.
by Judith Lewis Mernit, Jul 27, 2010 -
Limbo land: Brownfields for green energy
Across the West, contaminated landscapes are becoming home to renewable energy projects.
by Cally Carswell, Jun 04, 2010 -
Mountains of mercury
The EPA has failed to regulate the mercury discharged from cement plants like the one in Durkee, Ore.
by Jeremy Miller, Jan 19, 2010 -
The EPA rides again
Under Lisa Jackson, the Environmental Protection Agency swings into action, much to the dismay of ranchers and industry.
by Jodi Peterson, Jan 12, 2010 -
Libby is not what you think
Libby, Mont., has known more tragedy than most small towns could ever imagine, and yet it remains a wonderful place to live.
by Moira Blazi, Oct 01, 2009 -
Red light, green light
After years of stalemate and fighting, enviros are gaining ground under Obama. Also: Unemployment rates are ranked in the Western states.
by Ray Ring, Feb 12, 2009 -
(Un)clearing the air
George Bush’s BLM will leave a legacy of air pollution in oil and gas producing states, especially Utah.
by Keith Kloor, Dec 22, 2008 -
Western wish list for Obama
Eleven key Westerners speak with HCN about their hopes and worries for an Obama administration.
by Ray Ring, Dec 22, 2008 -
The sick and tired West
The EPA under George Bush has put the health of Westerners at risk in order to make life easier for big industry.
by Rebecca Clarren, Dec 20, 2008 -
Braving the political winds
Region 8 EPA official Robbie Roberts retired in June, leaving a legacy of strong critiques of runaway energy development.
by Eric Peterson, Aug 20, 2008






