Environment
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Trump admin revamps Biden-era water rule that caused pricey permits for landowners
The EPA said its latest actions clarify the WOTUS rule and makes good on the Trump administration's promise to provide clarity on regulatory actions while still protecting America’s waterways.
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In Europe, conservative political parties backing environmental policy with pragmatism, not protest
In U.S., younger conservative voters, business leaders are increasingly acknowledging climate risks and are "working to reframe environmental responsibility as compatible with free-market principles."
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Trump admin rescinds Biden era drilling ban on the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
The order, which will be posted on the Federal Register on Nov. 17, is the latest action the Trump administration has taken to curb the energy impacts of the Biden administration.
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Camp Mystic says 'grieving the loss' of 27 campers, counselors after catastrophic Texas floods
At least 81 people have died as a result of the flooding.
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Trump leans into conservation, signs ‘Make America Beautiful Again’ executive order
The new commission established by the order will focus on conserving American “national treasures,” improving access to drinking water, and expanding access to public land for recreational activities.
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You Vote: With talk of climate change skepticism, and of the green new scam, what do you think?
In order to ensure people have the right information and form the right opinions about energy and climate, Morgera argues that oil companies need to be banned from advertising or lobbying for their industry, and “misinformation” by the fossil fuel industry would need to be criminalized.
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California fireworks warehouse catches fire, explodes
Law enforcement officials have yet to comment on injuries or fatalities and the fire's cause is under investigation.
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Environmental groups sue SeaWorld San Diego over fireworks
Nonprofits San Diego Coastkeeper and Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld on March 6 for not following its Clean Water Act fireworks permit and waste discharge permit. By not adhering to its permits, the groups claim the theme park is discharging large amounts of pollutants into Mission Bay.
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Sen. Mike Lee’s plan to sell-off federal lands runs into heavy turbulence
The choice of lands sold would fall to the secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture, who would have to identify between roughly 2 and 3 million acres for sale. His plan is being opposed from the far-left as well as mainline conservatives.
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Six people killed in West Virginia flash flooding, two others missing: Gov. Patrick Morrisey
"There were roughly 3 to 4 inches of water that fell in the area in less than an hour," Gov. Patrick Morrisey said.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against state agencies for violating climate law
Lawsuit challenged agencies’ failure to comply with a state law requiring timely reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Keystone Pipeline shuts down over rupture in North Dakota
The rupture occurred in an agricultural field in a rural area, about 60 miles southwest of Fargo.
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Trump administration increases timber production to help reduce wildfires
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins last week said the new quotas are designed to "increase domestic jobs and prosperity, increase economic independence, and protect our national security."