National (U.S.)

"Unearthed: The Mining Issue"

"The world needs massive amounts of critical minerals to power the transition to clean energy. But as countries and industries explore new mining opportunities, a major question looms: Can all of this extraction be done without the same environmental and human costs associated with fossil fuels?"

Source: Grist, 03/28/2025

"Can This Former Game Warden Save America’s Endangered Species?"

"On Wednesday, lawmakers on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held the first hearing on President Trump’s nomination to lead the US Fish and Wildlife Service. If confirmed, Brian Nesvik, a former game warden turned Wyoming Game and Fish director, would lead the federal agency whose primary charge is to protect the plants and animals most in need of conservation."

Source: Sierra, 03/28/2025

"Trump’s ‘Energy Emergency’ Means Green Light For Enbridge Line 5"

"Six Michigan tribes have withdrawn from federal discussions over the controversial Enbridge Line 5 project after learning that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are fast-tracking approval for the massive oil tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac."

Source: ICT, 03/28/2025

"New Mexico Set To Become Third State To Implement Full PFAS Product Ban"

"New Mexico is poised to become the third state to institute a full-fledged ban on products that contain toxic “forever chemicals,” as two key bills head to the governor’s desk."

Source: The Hill, 03/28/2025

"Secret Energy Department "Hit List" Targets Renewable Energy Industry"

"During his confirmation hearing, Energy Secretary Chris Wright tried to convince senators he wasn’t your typical fracking executive. ... But, after his confirmation, Wright walked back that promise, claiming renewable technologies are inherently unreliable. “There is simply no physical way that wind, solar and batteries could replace the myriad uses of natural gas,” he claimed at a fossil fuel industry conference this month."

Source: HEATED, 03/28/2025

"Musk Targeted FEMA. Storm-Battered Communities Are Paying a Price."

"A North Carolina college, ravaged by Hurricane Helene, can’t rebuild unless federal money starts flowing. A nonprofit in Florida that helped Hayley Riotto and her children after Hurricane Ian may have to start cutting staff. A Hawaii group that helps survivors of the Lahaina fire says it can only go another month or two before eliminating workers."

Source: NYTimes, 03/28/2025

"Fossil Fuel Companies Get Direct Email Line To Trump For Exemption Requests"

"Donald Trump’s administration has offered fossil fuel companies an extraordinary opportunity to evade air pollution rules by simply emailing the US president to ask him to exempt them."

Source: Guardian, 03/28/2025
April 11, 2025

Mongabay Webinar: How To Cover Wildlife Corridors

This edition of Mongabay’s webinar series will examine how journalists can report on corridors and answer key questions related to their use in law, policy, scientific research, conservation and human development. 10:30 a.m. ET.

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