Environment
Friday, December 8, 2023
Some SD farmers unhappy with industrial ag getting conservation funds
Agriculture accounts for more than 10% of greenhouse-gas emissions in the United States. Advocates for small farms in South Dakota hope the next Farm …
Friday, December 8, 2023
Real vs. artificial tree: Which is better for the environment?
Hoosiers could get their holiday trees from any of about 200 tree farms in the state, according to the Indiana Christmas Tree Growers Association…
Friday, December 8, 2023
Misinformation slows CT’s new emission standards
Connecticut lawmakers are reluctant to approve new emission standards that would require 90% cleaner emissions from internal-combustion engines and re…
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Rural groups push for environmental protections in next Farm Bill
Even though the current Farm Bill has been extended for a year, rural advocates are speaking up about protecting independent and family farms when …
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Research project aims to make climate adaptation age-inclusive
From prolonged droughts to intense rain and snowstorms, the Midwest is not immune to climate change threats. An emerging resource aims to place more …
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Alliance sounds alarm on contamination in Oak Ridge
A Knoxville-based environmental group is voicing health and safety concerns about the development of a landfill for radioactive waste from the Y12 Ura…
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Wetlands forming on VA surface mines, impacts uncertain
A recent report found wetlands forming on surface mines in Virginia can benefit the state. The wetlands form because surface mining flattens land…
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Backers of offshore wind tout good jobs, fossil fuel independence
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants the state's Board of Public Utilities to initiate more bids for offshore wind projects in the New Year. The move …
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Young farmers advocate for climate changes, face land-access issues
Young Farmers in Michigan hope the new Farm Bill will include key benefits regarding land access so they can continue to pursue farming passionately…
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
New EPA rule expected to affect Texas oil industry emissions
A new rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency could reduce the amount of methane escaping from equipment in Texas oil fields. Last …
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
CA Tribes press to protect more land at White House Tribal Nations Summit
California tribes are headed to the White House Tribal Nations Summit tomorrow, where they will ask Congress and the Biden administration to create …
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Land-access keeping young farmers from leading climate action
Young farmers in Missouri hope the new farm bill will include key benefits regarding land access so they can continue to pursue farming passionately…