Saturday, February 15, 2025

Tag: Rivers

Global river flows fell to record lows in 2023, WMO report...

For the past five years in a row, river flows all over the globe have recorded below-normal conditions, the press release said.

The Supreme Court’s Clean Water Act decision threatens the nation’s rivers

Leaving river protections to states doesn’t make sense when rivers cross state lines.

A historic chance to protect America’s free-flowing rivers

“This legislation will be good news for anyone who likes clean drinking water, fish and wildlife habitat, and public lands recreation. It will protect some of the most scenic rivers we have in Oregon.”

Biden has a chance to oversee biggest river restoration project in...

Removing four dams would promote salmon recovery, clean energy, agriculture and Indigenous rights.

Amazon infrastructure puts 68% of indigenous lands / protected areas at...

"The central point of this study is to show the need of acquiring an integral vision of the region to fight the destruction that has been taking place.”

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Musk’s double standard: SpaceX wins government contract while public services face deep cuts

A $38.85 million contract awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX sparks outrage as his government office slashes funding for health care, education, and social programs.

How to bump, lump, crumple, and eventually dump Donald Trump

Better we concentrate on growing the grit and smarts to fight back from the hedgerows to the dark net.

McMahon confirmation exposes Trump’s plan to dismantle public education

Educators, unions, and civil rights advocates warn that the Trump administration’s agenda would devastate public schools, privatize education, and gut federal oversight.

NOAA imposes restrictions on scientists, raising concerns over global forecasting

Current and former high-level scientists with the federal agency said the new rules have created unease and caused alarm with partners at European agencies.

GOP’s $4.5 trillion tax giveaway: Slashing Medicaid and food stamps to fund the wealthy

House Republicans propose massive tax cuts for billionaires while gutting Medicaid, food assistance, and student loan programs, sparking outrage from lawmakers and advocacy groups.