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Environmental groups putting pressure on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign Birds and Bees Protection Act
LONG ISLAND — Corn, wheat, and soybean seeds, pre-treated with pesticides, may be a thing of the past in New York state Environmental groups told CBS New York on Tuesday they are putting pressure on the governor to sign legislation targeting the protection of birds and bees. Bees are the pollinators of our world. Without them,…
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Oil and Gas Drilling Near Parks: Why Reform Is Needed Now
Did you know nearly 90% of lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management are open to oil and gas leasing and fossil fuel extraction? We now have a chance to reform how oil and gas drilling takes place on millions of acres of public land. For the first time in more than 35…
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President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Provides $50 Million
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023Contact: [email protected] WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced the availability of up to $50 million for water conservation and efficiency projects as part of the President’s Investing in America agenda to enhance the resilience of the West to drought and climate change. Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will boost…
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West’s Senate Testimony Requests Long-Term Commitment for Big Game Migrations | Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
Appearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, TRCP public lands director Madeleine West encouraged lawmakers to make strategic investments in migration research and conservation Today, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership was honored by the opportunity to participate in a hearing focused on wildlife corridor conservation held by the…
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Your Thoughts Needed On State Climate Plans – SACE | Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
Chris Carnevale | November 14, 2023 | Climate Change, Energy Policy, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee States around the Southeast are currently seeking public input on action plans for how to reduce climate pollution. The action plans are being led by state government agencies, funded by federal grants provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This…
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Wavelengths an event weekend will raise funds and awareness for ocean conservation in Charleston
Do you love music, the environment, and having a good time? Keep reading for an event you may want to make time for this weekend. Wavelengths is an event dedicated to helping the planet. The fall daytime disco is happening this Saturday, Nov. 18, from 2-6 p.m. This event will be filled with music, community,…
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Climate Action Campaign: State and local officials across Wisconsin call on Biden Administration to adopt strong standards to cut pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants
MADISON, WI –Twenty-five state and local officials spanning from Milwaukee to Eau Claire and beyond today called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt the strongest possible carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants to protect public health, slash climate pollution, and move closer to 100 percent clean power generation. The diverse group,…
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Environmental Groups Settle Lawsuit With Hot Line Construction Inc. To Protect The Goleta Slough From Toxic Pollution
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and the Ecological Rights Foundation announced on November 14, 2023, that they have entered into a consent decree with Hot Line Construction, Inc. resolving a citizen lawsuit concerning a contaminated utility pole storage facility site near the Santa Barbara Airport. Hot Line Construction, Inc. stored wooden utility poles treated with toxic chemical…
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Election 2023 Recap: Big Pro-Environment Wins in Pennsylvania to Celebrate
Up and down the ballot, from right here in Bucks County to all corners of Pennsylvania, last week’s elections were full of big wins for pro-environment and pro-democracy candidates. At the top of this year’s ticket, the election of Daniel McCaffery to the PA Supreme Court is of paramount importance. Supreme Court Justice-elect McCaffery’s victory…
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State and EPA ready grants to restore salmon habitat, improve water quality near Puget Sound
OLYMPIA – In areas where native trees and vegetation are allowed to thrive along a riverbank, streams typically have better water quality, provide more suitable habitat for salmon and are more resilient to climate change. To boost the health of streams and rivers in the Puget Sound region, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded…
