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Illinois regulators stymied in pursuit of coal mine cleanup funds
Money that coal companies are legally required to set aside for cleaning up abandoned mines isn’t always easy to access when needed.
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Ohio diverts money from coal mine cleanup fund as risk of closures rises
A $5 million transfer from a fund meant to guarantee environmental cleanup of shuttered coal mines in Ohio could prolong reclamation efforts or leave taxpayers on the hook in the event of unexpected closures.