Tag: public lands

Zinke also proposed opening these publicly held national monuments up to drilling, logging, commercial fishing and other activities for private profit.

As debate continues on the spending bill, dozens of environmental amendments could receive votes. Here are some to watch:

This is a legacy that will still be impacting both people and planet long after he’s gone.

Under Trump’s instructions, his cabinet has bountifully rewarded the patron’s favorite clients with sparkling rewards.

The Wayne is Ohio's only national forest and it belongs to the people and should be preserved for generations to come.

"Secretary Zinke is meeting almost exclusively with fossil fuel lobbyists, ignoring the voices of people in this country."

The public overwhelmingly supports public lands and oceans.

The Trump administration will review the status of The Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, one of the country’s most significant cultural sites.

No president has ever attempted to withdraw a monument named by a predecessor.

A recent study published by the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution finds that laws designed to protect the environment and biodiversity from the harmful impacts of human activities are under assault around the globe.