Environment
Friday, July 26, 2024
Art breathes new life into pollution-ravaged MI community
By Randiah Camille Green for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Michigan News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News …
Friday, July 26, 2024
SCOTUS ruling impacts future action of VA, US
Recent Supreme Court rulings on air pollution are affecting Virginia and the nation. Climate advocates said the court overstepped its bounds in …
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Seattle conference inspires push for sustainable fishing in WA
A meeting on sustainable fishing in Seattle could inspire greater protections for Washington state's waters in Olympia. The State Innovation Exchange …
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Dangerous floods loom following Montana wildfires
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has issued flood alerts following wildfires burning huge swaths of the state. Floods …
Thursday, July 25, 2024
EPA clean-car standards projected to bring $100B annual benefits
Clean-air advocates in Colorado are celebrating new EPA standards, which they believe can play a major role in reducing air pollution impacting …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Environmental groups criticize Hanford nuclear waste cleanup plan
A new agreement on plans for cleaning up nuclear waste at the Hanford site in Washington state is receiving pushback from environmental groups…
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
EV industry praises federal investments in Michigan
Michigan's electric vehicle industry is praising the Biden administration for its latest investments in EV manufacturing and innovation. About $650 …
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Farm waste ups dangers of climate change-related weather events
As the Atlantic coast braces for what could be an active hurricane season, environmental groups are warning about the dangers of agricultural …
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
BLM moves to sync oil and gas management with state big-game protections
The federal Bureau of Land Management has published a new plan for managing public lands which will put oil and gas management in sync with Colorado's…
Report: Biodegradable plastics more marketing than environmentally friendly
As West Virginia opens its door to the plastics recycling or "advanced recycling" industry, a recent report found only a fraction of plastics are …
New guidelines aim for sustainable growth of MA aquaculture
New global guidelines for aquaculture aim to address growing concerns about the industry's impact on the oceans. Scientists have suggested ways to …
Study finds IL birds feel the effects of climate change
A new study by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests the long-term effects of climate change could create a higher risk of extinction f…