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Coal mines methane curbs fall victim to US EPA budget cuts

2013-05-08 15:37:49| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Bloomberg: Methane emissions from coal mines escaped being curbed by the Environmental Protection Agency, which said mandatory U.S. budget cuts didnt leave it with the resources to determine if the pollution is a significant risk. The EPA rejected a petition from environmental groups, which three years ago asked the agency to limit the greenhouse gases released from the mines. The agency must prioritize its regulatory actions. This is especially the case in light of limited resources and ongoing budget...

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