Cop27 first-timers from Pakistan, Nigeria and Spain share their experiences Cop27 attendees who fought hard to be heard share their highs and lows from Egypt The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022
How a rare plant species could hinder a proposed lithium mine - Roll Call Skyrocketing demand for lithium has developers planning Nevada's next mining boom, but a rare wildflower may stymie one project. Roll Call · Nov 17, 2022
Legal threat over lithium mine in rare Nevada flower habitat Conservationists have put federal wildlife officials on notice they're ready to take them back to court in a three-year-long fight over endangered species protection for a rare wildflower in Nevada The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
Why does the US allow a controversial weedkiller banned across the world? Paraquat is outlawed in the EU, UK, Switzerland and China as a growing chorus of US advocacy groups demand the EPA change its position The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2022
Emperor penguins will receive endangered species protections The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is listing the penguins native to Antarctica as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. WEKU · Oct 26, 2022
Emperor penguins now a threatened species due to climate change, U.S. says Antarctica’s emperor penguin is at risk of extinction due to rising global temperatures and sea ice loss, the U.S. government said Tuesday as it finalized protections for the animal under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Reuters · Oct 25, 2022
Rare toad fight similar to landmark endangered species case A legal battle over an endangered toad and a geothermal power plant in Nevada has many similarities to the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark case on the Endangered Species Act nearly a half-century ago The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022
Feds: Gopher tortoise not threatened over most of its range The federal government says the gopher tortoise isn't threatened in most of its range The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022
Pollution from Florida mining a concern with Hurricane Ian Environmental groups say the polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination triggered by Hurricane Ian The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022
Gov't OKs nearly $190M in bids from offshore oil lease sale The U.S. government has accepted nearly $190 million in bids from an offshore oil and gas lease sale that was held nearly a year ago but rejected by a federal judge The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022
Lawsuit seeks national wolf recovery plan WASHINGTON — A national environmental group on Tuesday gave official notice to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that it will be suing the agency over the lack of any national wolf recovery plan. Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022
Protection sought for rare butterflies at Nevada site Conservationists suing to block a geothermal power plant in Nevada where an endangered toad lives are seeking U.S. protection for a rare Nevada butterfly near another geothermal project the developer plans near the Oregon line The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
Nicholas Goldberg: Why make the grizzly bear California's state animal — after they're all gone? For thousands of years, grizzly bears roamed California, from the far north to what is now the Mexican border. Los Angeles Times · Aug 2, 2022
Geothermal plant wins appeal but pauses Nevada construction The developer of a geothermal power plant facing legal challenges in Nevada has agreed to temporarily suspend construction of the project The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2022 Biden could unlock new powers by declaring a ‘climate emergency’ Such a declaration would enable the US president to halt crude oil exports and spur investments in clean energy tech.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2022 Nevada court fights raise caution flags on green energy push Opposition from friends, not foes, is creating some potential roadblocks to President Joe Biden’s green energy agenda in the blue-leaning, Western swing state of Nevada
Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022 Colorado’s efforts are not enough to solve its ozone problem A year after health officials issued a record number of alerts for high ozone levels on Colorado’s Front Range, federal and state officials are trying to rein in the gas that can make outdoor activities a health risk.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 US agency studies rare whale habitat expansion request The U.S. government has agreed to a request from environmental groups to study increasing critical habitat designations in Alaska waters for one of the rarest species in the world
Salon · Jun 30, 2022 Biden sued for oil leasing "Burning fossil fuels from existing leases on federal lands is incompatible with a livable climate"
Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2022 Wildlife commissioners deadlock on granting threatened species status to Joshua trees LOS ANGELES — After eight hours of tense debate, the California Fish and Game Commission on Thursday deadlocked 2 to 2 on whether to declare the western Joshua tree a threatened species, forcing continuation of discussions of the volatile issue until November.
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022 California debates listing western Joshua tree as threatened California officials are weighing whether to list the iconic western Joshua tree as a threatened species
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022 Florida’s manatees are dying in record numbers – but a lawsuit offers hope US wildlife agency agrees to review protection for habitats after conservationists sue over mass die-offs from poor water quality
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022 US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to revise the critical habitat designation for Florida manatees, which have been dying in record numbers because water pollution is killing a main food source
WEKU · Apr 29, 2022 States sue the U.S. Postal Service over its decision to buy gas-powered trucks The lawsuits contend that purchases of thousands of fossil fuel-powered delivery vehicles will cause environmental harm for decades to come. The Postal Service says it conducted a thorough review.
The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2022 Sixteen states sue US Postal Service over gas-powered truck purchase The ‘gas-guzzling fleet guarantees decades of pollution with every postcard and package,’ says an attorney