Environment
Friday, April 19, 2024
AZ conservation groups pleased with Biden's move to protect public lands
Arizona conservation groups and sportsmen alike say they're pleased the Bureau of Land Management will now recognize conservation as an integral part …
Friday, April 19, 2024
NV stakeholders celebrate new BLM public lands rule
This week, the Bureau of Land Management announced an update to its Public Lands Rule to help recognize conservation as an essential component of …
Friday, April 19, 2024
BLM's 'Public Lands Rule' could reform conservation, access in NM
Balancing the needs of the many with those who have traditionally reaped benefits from public lands is behind a new rule issued Thursday by the Bureau…
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Personal energy electrification plans offered at NM Earth Day event
Saving New Mexico residents money as they adapt to climate change is the goal behind an Earth Day event in Albuquerque Sunday. The Rio Grande …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
More summer smoke? Experts monitor climate-fueled events and health effects
Wet weather this spring has improved drought conditions in Minnesota and southern Canada. However, experts remain on alert for increased wildfire …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Advocates want NY HEAT Act in the final budget
The New York HEAT Act might not make the final budget. The bill reduces the state's reliance on natural gas and cuts ratepayer costs by eliminating …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Food forests in southern Arizona help combat heat and hunger
By Max Graham for Grist.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Arizona News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Serv…
Thursday, April 18, 2024
A snapshot of federal investments being put to use in WI
City and county governments are feeling the pinch of rising operating costs but in Wisconsin, federal incentives are driving a range of local …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Climate groups seek to remove tax breaks for oil and gas companies
As state budget negotiations continue, groups fighting climate change are asking California lawmakers to cut subsidies for oil and gas companies …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Study: 90% of CO River irrigation water goes to cattle
As Colorado and other states grapple with shrinking Colorado River water levels, new research pinpoints how much water is being diverted for cattle …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Researchers link air pollution with dementia risk
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
VA General Assembly considers RGGI budget amendments
Virginia's General Assembly will consider budget amendments to reenter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, known as RGGI. Gov. Glenn Youngkin …