Eye-popping images dominate this film about the ecological ravages of Chinese coal-mining.
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That Stockyards Aroma
They loved the smell of pig shit in the morning. It smelled like prosperity.
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A solution for the coal plant problem?
A couple of weeks ago local environmental groups announced their intent to sue the owners of six heavy-polluting coal-fired power plants in Illinois for polluting more than what they’re allowed under federal law. If, as they hope, they can pressure the federal government to take action, they may want to turn to Shadyside, Ohio, for […]
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The latest salvo in the fight to clean up Chicago’s air
Watchdog organizations announce plans to sue the owner of Chicago coal-fired power plants for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.
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Hot air at City Hall
The City Council’s energy and environment committee approved legislation Tuesday designed to make Chicago’s air cleaner and safer through stricter regulation of asbestos, diesel emissions from vehicles, and certain industrial polluters. City officials said the legislation was a key step in making the city greener. But it was just as notable for what it didn’t […]
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The Illinois Emissions Battle
President Obama ‘s first major environmental initiative will probably yield tougher auto emissions standards in Illinois.
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What’s going down
In the news: with a little federal help, cleaner cars and unionized jobs could come to Illinois, and Mayor Daley suggests the Obama administration follow his lead on privatization.
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A clean power play
An environmental group asks for a pollution crackdown–for the Olympics, if not for city residents.