"Today is a watershed moment in the history of the U.S. Department of the Interior," said Jeremy Nichols, WildEarth Guardians climate and energy program director. "With Secretary Haaland's actions today, it's clear the Interior Department is now working for communities, science, and justice. We are grateful for her leadership and bold action to put people over polluters."
Deb Haaland brings back Obama-era 'war on coal' leasing ban
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“We cannot overstate the severity of this news and what it means to our health and well-being,” he added, noting metro Denver’s continuing slide into deeper categories of EPA ozone violations.
Activists call for probe into air quality official's actions
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