Wyoming Offers To Sell Land To Grand Teton Park — Or Developers
"Under a chrome-colored sky ribboned by rainclouds, local outfitter Jake Hutton led a horseback tour of the Kelly Parcel, telling stories all the while."
Source: NPR, 08/06/2024
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Report Calls For US Government To Own Up To Abusive Boarding School History
"The U.S. Department of the Interior released its final investigative report Tuesday on the ugly history of federal Indian boarding schools, calling for a formal apology from the U.S. government and ongoing support to help Native people recover from the generational trauma that endures."
Source: ICT, 07/31/2024
Wind Farms’ Benefits To Communities Face Opposition And Misinformation
"After NextEra proposed a wind farm in Greeley County, Nebraska two years ago, Robert Bernt, a dairy farm owner in the area, helped to mobilize community members against the idea."
Source: AP, 07/29/2024
Track Harmful Algal Blooms With Data. Avoid Bad Clams
It’s summertime and the living is easy for algae that can be hazardous to human health. Climate heating and agricultural pollution are making the problem worse. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox explores useful sources of data for tracking trends. Plus, tips on how to use the data for local reporting on the risks posed by this seasonal threat.
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What Would a Second Trump Reign Mean for Press Freedom?
The possibility of a second Trump administration has WatchDog Opinion sweating blood over the potential for a serious undermining of the press, whether by choking off access to public records, opening up libel laws that help protect journalists from libel suits by public figures or going to virtual war with the news media. What might be in store if Trump wins back the presidency?
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"White House Seeks End To Government Purchase Of Single-Use Plastic By 2035"
"The White House said Friday that is setting a goal of ending the federal government’s purchasing of single-use plastics by 2035."
Source: The Hill, 07/23/2024
"Would Trump Privatize Weather Forecasting? What To Know."
"Project 2025 proposes breaking up the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the parent agency for the National Weather Service, describing it as “one of the main drivers of the climate change alarm industry.”"
Source: Washington Post, 07/23/2024
UK: "Meet the Labour Government’s New Climate Team"
"Introducing the key politicians tasked with delivering the government’s energy transformation plans – and the jobs at the top of their intrays."
Source: DeSmog, 07/18/2024
Will the Coming Plastics Treaty Solve the Problem Or Enshrine It?
A major intergovernmental gathering later this year will address plastic pollution, including in oceans. But an overview from our Issue Backgrounder notes that the likelihood of solving the problem may be small. One reason? Petrochemical industry lobbying. Another? The shifting world market for plastic waste. And there are more concerns, such as the effectiveness of incineration and chemical recycling techniques. More, including questions to ask, in Backgrounder.
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"Here’s What the Court’s Chevron Ruling Could Mean in Everyday Terms"
"The Supreme Court’s decision on Friday to limit the broad regulatory authority of federal agencies could lead to the elimination or weakening of thousands of rules on the environment, health care, worker protection, food and drug safety, telecommunications, the financial sector and more."
Source: NYTimes, 07/01/2024
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