STATEMENT: Secretary Rollins proposes rescinding protections for roadless forests
The Roadless Rule protects 58.5 million acres of national forests from new roads and commercial logging
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STATEMENT: House votes to take away clean energy tax credits
Bill also scraps energy efficiency, home weatherization, electric vehicle incentives
STATEMENT: EPA to limit discharges of PFAS
he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday that it will take several actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
STATEMENT: Right whale calf and mother spotted in Florida waters
The 9th calf of the 2024-2025 right whale calving season seen off the coast of Amelia Island.
STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI
Advocates urge incoming administration to maintain environmental, consumer protections
STATEMENT: Third right whale this month reportedly entangled in fishing gear
Two of the whales spotted off NC, Mass. coasts expected to die because of entanglement
STATEMENT: New federal funds for wildlife crossings could help save endangered Florida panthers
U.S. Transportation Dept. will give its Florida counterpart $6.1 million to help provide safe passage for endangered Florida panthers and other animals.
STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Environmental and consumer advocates express concerns about environmental harm and costs to consumers in “blind sprint” for AI dominance
STATEMENT: Procter & Gamble commits to clarifying wood pulp sourcing policies
Canada’s boreal forest includes some of the most majestic woodlands in the world -- and some of the most endangered as well because of excessive logging.
STATEMENT: Meta misguided in calling for massive nuclear energy scale-up
Tech giant plans to use additional capacity to power AI; Advocates warn of risks, costs