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White House has seen no evidence of foreign direction in New Orleans attack; MI's $1B EV push falls short on jobs, as experts urge patience; Report: Only half of phone companies use required anti-robocall technology; Livestock undercover: How good people do bad things to animals.

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Federal officials present more information about the New Orleans terrorist attack and the Las Vegas cybertruck explosion. Mike Johnson prepares for a House speakership battle, and Congress' latest budget stopgap leaves telehealth regulations relaxed.

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The humble peanut got its '15 minutes of fame' when Jimmy Carter was President, America's rural households are becoming more racially diverse but language barriers still exist, farmers brace for another trade war, and coal miners with black lung get federal help.

Endangered Species & Wildlife

Conservation advocates picked up a dozen seats in the Montana Legislature in the November election, according to Montana Conservation Voters. They remain concerned, however, over losing support at the federal level. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Taking stock of Montana's outlook on conservation progress

With the Montana Legislature scheduled to gavel in next week, conservation leaders are looking ahead at ways to protect the state's public lands…

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A critically endangered Florida bonneted bat. (Bat Conservation International)
Rare Florida bat’s survival hinges on urban conservation efforts

Beneath the glow of Miami's streetlights and the towering skyline, a rare species of bat clings to survival. The Florida bonneted bat, one of the …

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Last year, the Bureau of Land Management reported more than 400 bald eagles visited Lake Coeur d'Alene on a single day in December. (Myk Crawford/Adobe Stock) <br />
Bald eagle becomes national bird as ID population increases

Idahoans are celebrating the official designation of the bald eagle as America's national bird after helping in its recovery. Once close to …

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Among recently surveyed Wyomingites, 88% support constructing wildlife crossings across major highways intersecting with known migration routes, though only 48% consider the loss of wildlife and fish habitats an extremely or very serious problem, according to the 2024 State of the Rockies Project poll. (Danita Delimont/Adobe Stock)
Wyoming gets mixed scores on 2024 conservation report card

A new scorecard from the Center for Western Priorities points to Wyoming's success as a western state balancing conservation goals and economic growth…

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The Endangered Species Act protects a combined 2,300 domestic and foreign species of plants and wildlife. This includes the grizzly bear, the California condor and the whooping crane. Monarch butterflies are being considered for protection. (Adobe Stock)
Conservation groups celebrate Endangered Species Act anniversary

Conservationists in New York and nationwide will celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Endangered Species Act on Saturday. Since its passage in 1973…

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Thanks to conservation efforts, bald eagles now reside in all 16 Maine counties. More than half the population still nests in three Downeast counties: Hancock, Penobscot, and Washington, according to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. (Adobe Stock) <br />
Bald eagle gets official nod as Maine population soars

Mainers are celebrating the official designation of the bald eagle as America's national bird after helping in its recovery. Once close to …

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Bald eagles were taken off the federal endangered list in 1995 and the threatened list in 2007. (About to Launch/Wikimedia Commons)
Bald eagle officially becomes national bird, a conservation success

The United States has a national mammal, tree and flower but the status of America's most treasured bird was not always so clear officially or …

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Offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Maine has the potential to generate up to 156 gigawatts of power, which is more than 70 times the amount of electricity used by the entire state, according to Maine Audubon. (Adobe Stock)
Reports show ME clean energy projects can include wildlife protections

Wildlife advocates say it's possible to transition to renewable energy while protecting vital habitats and species. As Maine builds out its …

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75% of Nevadans think more emphasis should be placed on conserving wildlife migration routes than on new developments, according to Colorado College's State of the Rockies Project. (Adobe Stock)
Report: NV emerges as conservation leader among Western states

Nevada scored high for its well-funded conservation programs and for the state's commitment to public land protections. A new report by The Center …

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Audubon's scientists analyzed 140 million bird observations and used advanced climate models to predict the impact of climate change on the loggerhead shrike's range. (AGAMI/Adobe Stock)
TN bird enthusiasts embark on annual count of feathered friends

Bird lovers across Tennessee are enthusiastic participants in the nation's longest-running community science project. The Audubon Society's 125th …

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Colorado's San Luis Valley produces two billion pounds of potatoes a year, the second largest yield in the nation. (Adobe Stock)
Colorado’s new tool for preserving aquifers for farming

By Jennifer Oldham for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public…

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Since the passage of The Clean Energy Plan in 2022, Utah has seen more than 3,800 new jobs across the state. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Utah lags on conservation policy

Among Western states, Utah could be doing more to support conservation policy, according to a new report by the Center for Western Priorities…

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