Tag: public lands
You now have more time to protest national park fee hikes
"Our voices must be heard and we encourage the public to continue speaking out."
Massive fracking on Nevada public lands sought by Trump administration, conservation...
The protest says the BLM has violated the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act by failing to analyze the risks of drilling for oil and fracking with dangerous chemicals on such a massive scale.
Trump administration wants to charge $70 entrance fee for national parks
The Trump administration's new proposed budget plan increases funding for dirty energy development on public lands, while cutting everything else.
Leaked Zinke memo urges Trump to shrink national monuments, allow drilling
Zinke also proposed opening these publicly held national monuments up to drilling, logging, commercial fishing and other activities for private profit.
7 key environmental amendments to watch
As debate continues on the spending bill, dozens of environmental amendments could receive votes. Here are some to watch:
Trump card: Ryan Zinke and the battle for America’s public lands
This is a legacy that will still be impacting both people and planet long after he’s gone.
Carl Pope: Why Donald Trump is going after our national monuments
Under Trump’s instructions, his cabinet has bountifully rewarded the patron’s favorite clients with sparkling rewards.
Groups challenge fracking plan for Ohio’s only national forest
The Wayne is Ohio's only national forest and it belongs to the people and should be preserved for generations to come.
Public lands and waters ‘for sale’ at US Dept. of Interior
"Secretary Zinke is meeting almost exclusively with fossil fuel lobbyists, ignoring the voices of people in this country."
2.7 million people want national monuments to remain protected
The public overwhelmingly supports public lands and oceans.
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Uncertainty looms over Trump’s assassination attempt: FBI questions details
FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony reveals doubts about whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel during an assassination attempt, raising questions about the investigation’s progress and transparency.
Vance’s popularity crisis: Can the RNC afford to keep him on the ticket?
Polling reveals deep unpopularity for GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, raising questions about the Republican Party’s strategy and the potential consequences for the 2024 election.
American healthcare workers demand Biden and Harris end support for Israeli assault on Gaza
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza urge U.S. leaders to end Israel’s assault, citing the atrocities witnessed firsthand.
Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself
Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump’s attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.
730 million people faced hunger last year: A global crisis demanding urgent action
The latest UN report reveals alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition, highlighting the need for urgent political and financial commitments to address food insecurity worldwide.