Environment
Friday, February 14, 2025
SD grasslands might be more vulnerable to drought than other regions
Grasslands are considered a vital component of South Dakota's landscape. But on the heels of new research, an expert suggests they might not fare as …
Friday, February 14, 2025
Birders ready for count across Maryland
This weekend, birders across the world, including in Maryland, will participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Thousands of birding enthusiasts …
Friday, February 14, 2025
Bird count begins today, across VA and worldwide
This weekend, Virginians will participate with other birders around the world in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Thousands of birding enthusiasts …
Thursday, February 13, 2025
NM's national monuments face new development threats from Trump
Areas surrounding New Mexico's Aztec Ruins National Monument, and other monuments, are at risk of losing federal protections from the "Unleashing …
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Advocates push for program to decrease wildlife collisions in VA
Virginia is the ninth-likeliest state for a driver to hit wildlife but environmental advocates are working to change it. One in 76 people in …
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Advocate warns Trump’s EPA cuts will hurt communities, including in MI
The Trump administration is dismantling the EPA's environmental justice office, threatening pollution protections and climate funding for some …
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Trump order could open CO national monuments for drilling
As the Trump administration considers oil, gas and mining on lands owned by all Americans, including in national monuments designated under the …
15 years in the making, MN could set nitrate standards for lakes
Minnesota is giving its water quality standards a fresh look. With public input in their hands, officials are under pressure to add language about …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Climate advocate: Closure of EPA branch harms VA environment
The Trump administration has begun to dismantle the Environmental Protection Agency's office dealing with reducing environmental harms to minority and…
Climate advocate: Trump EPA office closure harms environment
The Trump administration has started dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency's office dealing with reducing environmental harms to minority an…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
'Factory farming' and the true cost of a burger
The The New York Times and Washington Post are getting pushback for recent editorials defending large-scale factory farms. Some environmental groups …
New Yorkers may be dieting but is their diet sustainable?
By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …