Environment
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
New BLM rules could help national parks in AZ
As opponents to the Bureau of Land Management's new rules push back, public lands advocates are praising the agency's decision to put conservation on …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
EV owners in ND: Less politics, more charging stations
It might not be surprising that North Dakota ranks low for electric vehicle adoption, but existing owners say they are frustrated elected officials …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Environmental lawyer: CAFOs not just a NIMBY issue
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a month to respond in court to a new lawsuit concerning a factory farm in the central part of the st…
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
NH scientists: Plant-based oils in cow feed cut climate-altering methane emissions
New research from the University of New Hampshire could help dairy farmers increase profits while reducing their effect on the climate. Scientists …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Study: Climate change may affect stroke side effects
Climate watchers are predicting this summer's temperatures may set records, which could aggravate some medical conditions. A 30-year study of health …
Monday, May 6, 2024
National parks in UT benefit from BLM rules
Conservation experts are applauding the Bureau of Land Management for releasing two new rules that recognize conservation as an essential part of publ…
Monday, May 6, 2024
NV's public lands to benefit from BLM's new rules
The Bureau of Land Management recently released two rules that alter how the agency manages its 245 million acres of public lands, 48 million of …
Monday, May 6, 2024
In some MN counties, wind turbines are taxpayers, too
Minnesota is coming off another windy month of April. Those strong wind gusts may have translated into some extra cash for counties with wind …
Monday, May 6, 2024
NM's Chaco, Carlsbad parks gain protection from new BLM rule
New Mexico's diverse national parks located adjacent to extraction sites will enjoy greater protections under a new federal rule. Changes to how the …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Air Quality Awareness Week starts with focus on wildfire smoke
Agencies are raising awareness about air quality across the country this week. Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality …
Monday, May 6, 2024
AZ consumer group praises new water heat efficiency standards
An Arizona consumer group is applauding the U.S. Department of Energy's new residential water heater standards that they say will save American …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Air quality awareness week arrives as wildfire season nears
Agencies are raising awareness about air quality around the country this week. Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality …