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W.Va. groups notify mining company of plans to sue

2014-12-12 13:21:31| Energy - Topix.net

A coalition of environmental groups says it plans to file a lawsuit over pollution at the Hobet 21 coal mining complex in Boone County.

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NSA's Auroragold Mining Operation

2014-12-10 16:39:53| TechNewsWorld

The United States National Security Agency, which is known for monitoring landline, Web and cellphone communications worldwide, reportedly also targets wireless carriers. Documents released by whistle-blower Edward Snowden show the NSA has monitored more than 1,200 email accounts associated with major cellphone network operators worldwide since 2010.

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Mining town risk study highlights asbestos dangers

2014-12-09 00:23:02| Chemicals - Topix.net

A long-delayed risk study for a Montana mining town where hundreds have died from asbestos exposure concludes that even a minuscule amount of the substance can lead to lung problems. The 328-page document released Monday will determine when work can end on the cleanup of asbestos dust from a W.R. Grace & Co.

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Study of Montana Mining Town Says Cleanup Working

2014-12-09 00:23:01| Chemicals - Topix.net

A long-delayed risk study released Monday for a Montana mining town where hundreds of people have died from asbestos poisoning concludes cleanup practices now in place are reducing risks to residents. However, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency acknowledged there is no way to remove all the asbestos from the area and inhaling even a minute amount could cause lung problems.

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