Critical List: Obama EPA goes easier on oil producers than Bush EPA; NYC could ban large sodas

By Sarah Laskow

The Bush EPA was tougher on oil and gas producers than the Obama EPA — enforcement actions are at their lowest level in years.

New York City could ban the sale of large sodas.

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Sarah Laskow is a reporter based in New York City who covers environment, energy, and sustainability issues, among other things. Follow her on Twitter.

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