Judges rule against gas and pipeline projects over environmental concerns.

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Judges rule against gas and pipeline projects over environmental concerns.
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A Montana judge has cancelled a permit for a proposed $500m gas plant, citing its potential impact on the climate. The ruling marks the first time a US judge has cancelled a permit for a gas-fired power plant on the grounds of climate change. The judge found that state regulators had failed to adequately consider the plant's potential greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the environment.

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