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    EPA Struggles to Craft Obama's Environmental Legacy

    "Failure is not an option." So says the association of clean-air agencies about President Obama's promise to use his executive authority when it comes to climate change. The staff of the Environmental Protection Agency is struggling to regulate America's 1500 power plants to impact the environment — and avoid lawsuits.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    "Failure is not an option." So says the association of clean-air agencies about President Obama's promise to use his executive authority when it comes to climate change. The staff of the Environmental Protection Agency is struggling to regulate America's 1500 power plants to impact the environment — and avoid lawsuits. Coral Davenport reports for the New York Times.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Coral Davenport

      energy and environmental policy reporter for the New York Times

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    1 of 3
    The World of Robots -- in Love and War
    1. 0:00EPA Struggles to Craft Obama's Environmental LegacyYou’re reading this
    2. 7:53The World of Robots -- in Love and War
    3. 41:54Alternative Education Catches On in China
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