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Federal jury finds that state legislator was paid to oppose expanding Birmingham steelmaking site cleanup in size and scope; EPA area chief recused from case, with personal conflict of interest.

Asbestos has been found at the site.

A necessary baby step toward the ambitious goal involving net-zero embodied carbon and operational greenhouse gas emissions.

If confirmed by the court's October term, the nominee would hear arguments on Day One on a key endangered-species case.

Stockholm engineer developed digital modeling system for complex upgrade of downtown infrastructure hub

Observers see interim administrator Andrew Wheeler (left) staying the deregulation course of his ousted predecessor Scott Pruitt.

Bill would increase the types of projects under Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's purview.

Plan would shift navigation responsibilities to DOT, other nonmilitary operations to Interior Dept.

High court remands the matter to an appointed special master for further study.