Skip to content

Environment News

Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil lease sale to protect whale species

Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil lease sale to protect whale species

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to expand next week's scheduled sale of of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases by millions of acres, rejecting a scaled-back plan announced last month by the Biden administration as
Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes

Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes

HONOLULU (AP) — Residents who survived the wildfire that leveled the Hawaii town of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials alter the zoning laws and make other changes, economists warned Friday.

New York to require flood disclosures in home sales as sea levels rise and storms worsen

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed a bill requiring people selling their homes to disclose whether their properties have been flooded or are at risk for future flooding.
The fight over Arizona's shipping container border wall ends with dismissal of federal lawsuits

The fight over Arizona's shipping container border wall ends with dismissal of federal lawsuits

PHOENIX (AP) — Two federal lawsuits filed over former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's decision last year to place thousands of shipping containers along the U.S.-Mexico border have been dismissed after the state said it would pay the U.S.
U.S. to nominate Okefenokee Swamp refuge for listing as UNESCO World Heritage site

U.S. to nominate Okefenokee Swamp refuge for listing as UNESCO World Heritage site

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A U.S. agency said Friday it will nominate the vast, federally protected wildlife refuge in the Okefenokee Swamp for listing as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

U.S. to nominate Okefenokee Swamp refuge for listing as UNESCO World Heritage site

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A U.S. agency said Friday it will nominate the vast, federally protected wildlife refuge in the Okefenokee Swamp for listing as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Smith says despite difficulty with Ottawa, Alberta has allies in Trudeau cabinet

Smith says despite difficulty with Ottawa, Alberta has allies in Trudeau cabinet

BANFF, Alta. — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told a business conference on Friday that despite her concerns with the federal Liberal government, there are some cabinet ministers she can work with.
A first in B.C. as parasite that causes whirling disease invades southeastern lake

A first in B.C. as parasite that causes whirling disease invades southeastern lake

YOHO NATIONAL PARK, B.C. — Parks Canada says it is responding to a suspected case of whirling disease in Yoho National Park, in British Columbia's southeast Rocky Mountains.
King Charles III winds up his France state visit in Bordeaux to focus on the climate and sip wine

King Charles III winds up his France state visit in Bordeaux to focus on the climate and sip wine

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — After pageantry and politics in Paris, King Charles III concluded his three-day state visit to France with a trip down south to Bordeaux on Friday to focus on a more personal passion : the environment.

Lawmakers author proposal to try to cut food waste in half by 2030

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a proposal designed to cut food waste in half by 2030. The lawmakers submitted their legislation on Thursday and said it would improve collaboration between the U.S.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks