Tag: Environmental laws and regulations
Epic drought means water crisis on Oregon-California border
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hundreds of farmers who rely on a massive irrigation project that spans the Oregon-California border learned Wednesday they will get a...
Groups take aim at New Mexico drilling plan amid US review
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Environmentalists and Native American activists on Wednesday renewed their demands for more meaningful talks with Indigenous leaders and other communities on...
European lawmakers, executives urge US to halve emissions
BERLIN — Dozens of European lawmakers, business executives and union leaders on Tuesday urged the United States to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by...
Tensions rise in water battle along Oregon-California line
PORTLAND, Ore. — One of the worst droughts in memory in a massive agricultural region straddling the California-Oregon border could mean steep cuts to...
Old documents fuel latest bid to halt Nevada lithium mine
RENO, Nev. — Few people had ever heard of Tiehm’s buckwheat when conservationists filed a petition two years ago to list the desert wildflower...
Indiana lawmakers dial back controversial wetlands bill
INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers watered down a controversial bill seeking to remove protections from Indiana’s already diminished wetlands amid mounting criticism that the proposal could...
Faith leaders call for elimination of Senate filibuster
A coalition of faith leaders and activists on Monday demanded the elimination of the Senate filibuster, wading into a crucial debate in Washington with...
Indiana lawmakers amend environment bills as deadlines near
INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of amendments to bills affecting Indiana environmental policy have sparked debate among lawmakers as the Legislature enters its final stretch of...
Indiana lawmakers amend environment bills as deadlines near
INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of amendments to bills affecting Indiana environmental policy have sparked debate among lawmakers as the Legislature enters its final stretch of...
New Mexico tribes sue US over federal clean water rule
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two Indigenous communities in New Mexico are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over a revised federal rule that lifts protections...