Environment
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 …
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 …
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
FL Wildlife Corridor study reveals role in climate resilience, population growth
As the Sunshine State grapples with rising temperatures and escalating weather events such as hurricanes, a new study sheds light on the pivotal role …
Monday, April 15, 2024
SB 442 veto override ballots due back this week
Ballots are due back in the Montana Secretary of State's office later this week, as lawmakers decide whether to override Gov. Greg Gianforte's veto …
Monday, April 15, 2024
Pacificorp throws a lifeline to Wyoming coal and natural gas industry
PacifiCorp's updated energy roadmap throws a lifeline to Wyoming's coal industry but critics said the new Integrated Resource Plan is a major setback …
Monday, April 15, 2024
Experts: EPA chemical plant emissions rule a win for WV communities
Chemical plants in West Virginia and other states will be required to curb emissions of toxic, cancer causing pollutants - such as ethylene oxide…
Monday, April 15, 2024
TX faith, environmental groups hopeful about new EPA methane rule
Oil and gas companies have until 2025 to reduce the emissions they release into the air through the practices known as venting and flaring. You may …
Monday, April 15, 2024
New Endangered Species Act rules consider climate impact on ME wildlife
Conservationists in Maine said reinstated protections of the Endangered Species Act could help wildlife already struggling to adapt to climate change…
Monday, April 15, 2024
EPA takes steps to reduce PFAS as advocates call for more actions
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to reduce harmful pollution in drinking water in North Carolina and across the country. In a …
Monday, April 15, 2024
Iowans asked to get busy counting beeezzz, please
The state Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University are looking for volunteers to help create a new Bumble Bee Atlas. Bees are an …
Midwest Tribes to take Line 5 concerns to United Nations forum
Next week, Native American leaders from the Midwest will go before a United Nations panel with their concerns over a controversial oil pipeline they …