Environmental Justice
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Californians Celebrate National Trails Day by Volunteering This Saturday
This Saturday, June 3, thousands of Californians will be among hundreds of thousands of Americans heading into the great outdoors to celebrate …
Court Opts to Protect Private-Property Rights Over Wetlands
From conservation to sportsmen's groups, the U.S. Supreme Court is getting plenty of backlash over its most recent ruling, which weakens federal …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Court Battle Ends with Major Implications for Wetlands in GA, U.S.
More than 7.7 million acres in Georgia are wetlands, and groups aware of their value to the environment are worried the watery acreage might be in …
Dangers of Fracking Wastewater Put Spotlight on 'Halliburton Loophole'
A law known as the "Halliburton Loophole" is under growing scrutiny. It exempts oil and gas companies from revealing the chemicals they use in the …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
WV Conservation Groups 'Troubled' by SCOTUS Wetlands Decision
Since the U.S. Supreme Court has sided with private property owners in a battle of over wetland protections and the Clean Water Act, West Virginia …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
MN Goes Big on Committing Funds to Protect Natural Resources
From protecting and studying waterways to addressing chronic wasting disease, conservation voices say there are a lot of important items in …