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As coal king retires to $12 million, mine safety struggles go on

By ProPublica

January 6, 2011 - It's probably safe to say that Don Blankenship had something to celebrate with the new year.

Environment

Born Fighting: An interview with Judy Bonds

By Taylor Lee Kirkland

January 4, 2011 -

Environment

Serious flaws found in EPA's coal ash rule cost-benefit analysis

By Sue Sturgis

January 3, 2011 - When the federal Environmental Protection Agency prepared a co

Environment

The BP oil spill saga: Where things stand now

By ProPublica

January 3, 2011 -

Environment

Eight homeless youth die in New Orleans fire -- what does it say about U.S.?

By Bill Quigley

December 29, 2010 - By Bill Quigley

New Orleans gets table scrap in GO Zone lending feast

By The Lens

December 23, 2010 - By Ariella Cohen, The Lens

Environment

Top Facing South stories of 2010: Part 1

By Chris Kromm

December 23, 2010 - Thank you, dear readers, for another great year at Facing South!