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Trump's 'energy dominance' ambitions hit another snag on the West Coast

  • Written by Shawn Olson Hazboun, Faculty, Graduate Program on the Environment, Evergreen State College
West Coast opponents of fossil fuel exports have blocked industry plans for years.AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

Oregon environmental authorities have denied a permit for the the Jordan Cove natural gas export project, citing concerns about water pollution and damage to waterways. The company behind it can appeal or reapply. But this latest hurdle could...

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