Environment
Friday, May 26, 2023
Conservation Groups Slam SCOTUS Ruling on Wetland Protections
The U.S. Supreme Court has gutted federal protections for much of the country's wetlands. The court found that the Waters of the United States rule…
Friday, May 26, 2023
SCOTUS Lands Gut Punch to EPA Wetland Protections
A U.S. Supreme Court decision is shaking up the environmental community in Illinois and across the country. The high court ruled 5-4 on Thursday …
Friday, May 26, 2023
Wet Spring Soaks Iowa Drought
For the first time in nearly three years, the widespread drought that has had Iowa in its grip is predicted to end. The latest drought outlook says …
Friday, May 26, 2023
SCOTUS Hands Mining, Developers Win in 'Gutting' Wetlands Protections
Environmental groups are decrying a U.S. Supreme Court decision they say will have major impacts for how the Clean Water Act is implemented. The …
Friday, May 26, 2023
SCOTUS Narrows 50-Year-Old Clean Water Act, Affecting NM Rivers
Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling making it harder for the federal government to enforce clean-water rules has New Mexico environmental groups …
Friday, May 26, 2023
SCOTUS Idaho Case Unravels Federal Wetlands Protections
A U.S. Supreme Court case that began in Idaho has weakened protections across the nation under the Clean Water Act. The justices on Thursday handed …
Friday, May 26, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Affects Maine Waterways
Environmental advocates say the U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to the Clean Water Act and to Maine's ability to protect some of its most …
Thursday, May 25, 2023
With Emerging Incentives, Clean Energy No Longer a VIP Club
Clean-energy products, such as electric vehicles or home heat pump systems, might seem out of reach for a lot of people. But with federal incentives …
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Trade Justice Advocates Call for Climate Peace Clause in U.S.-E.U. Trade Talks
Next week, trade negotiations resume in Sweden between the U.S. and the European Union, and advocates are urging all parties to sign a "Climate Peace …
Thursday, May 25, 2023
BLM Seeks Coloradans' Input on New Public-Lands Rule Aiming for Balance
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is holding a public hearing today in Denver on its new rule, which aims to put conservation, protection of …
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Report: U.S. Forest Service Serving Grizzly Habitat to Livestock Industry
Critical Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly bear habitat has been degraded by a 2019 U.S. Forest Service decision to allow more than 17,000 …
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
In WV, Community Solar Gains Popularity Amid Rising Utility Bills
Amid rising energy costs and inflation, energy advocates said they have seen a jump in interest in community solar. Luanne McGovern, legislative …