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Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Interior Department to Fast-Track Oil, Gas and Mining Projects

The Interior Department will fast-track energy project approvals, drastically cutting environmental reviews amid an energy emergency.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Hundreds Gather at National Parks Across U.S. to Protest Job Cuts

Protests across national parks were held in response to recent job cuts in the National Park Service.
Resistance Rangers organized demonstrations to address threats to public lands and employee firings.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: Drill.'

Doug Burgum's nomination emphasizes increased drilling on federal lands, likely reigniting environmental disputes and court battles from Trump’s first term.
fromHigh Country News
4 weeks ago
Environment

The people supporting our work - High Country News

The Trump administration's actions threaten public lands and conservation efforts, contrary to the values of many Westerners.
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago
Environment

Trump to rescind the Public Lands Rule - High Country News

The balance between managing and protecting federal public lands is critical, according to Secretary Doug Burgum.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump names oil and gas advocate to lead agency that manages federal lands

Trump nominates Kathleen Sgamma, a fossil fuel advocate, to oversee public lands, indicating a shift toward expanding U.S. oil and gas production.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Interior Department to Fast-Track Oil, Gas and Mining Projects

The Interior Department will fast-track energy project approvals, drastically cutting environmental reviews amid an energy emergency.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Hundreds Gather at National Parks Across U.S. to Protest Job Cuts

Protests across national parks were held in response to recent job cuts in the National Park Service.
Resistance Rangers organized demonstrations to address threats to public lands and employee firings.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: Drill.'

Doug Burgum's nomination emphasizes increased drilling on federal lands, likely reigniting environmental disputes and court battles from Trump’s first term.
fromHigh Country News
4 weeks ago
Environment

The people supporting our work - High Country News

The Trump administration's actions threaten public lands and conservation efforts, contrary to the values of many Westerners.
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago
Environment

Trump to rescind the Public Lands Rule - High Country News

The balance between managing and protecting federal public lands is critical, according to Secretary Doug Burgum.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump names oil and gas advocate to lead agency that manages federal lands

Trump nominates Kathleen Sgamma, a fossil fuel advocate, to oversee public lands, indicating a shift toward expanding U.S. oil and gas production.
more#trump-administration
US politics
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

As Trump pushes public land sales, advocates rally - High Country News

Selling off federal public lands is gaining traction among Republicans despite strong public opposition.
#national-parks
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Thousands rally across CA in wake of Trump administration's cuts to National Park Service

Protests at national parks highlight grassroots efforts to protect public lands and civil servants amid potential federal layoffs.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip

Layoffs in public land management agencies raise concerns about summer visitor experiences amid ongoing staffing shortages and a ruling requiring rehiring.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

This small Montana town is the gateway to Yellowstone. Trump's budget cuts could decimate it

Protests in Gardiner, MT highlight the crisis caused by layoffs in the National Park Service and their impact on local economies.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Thousands rally across CA in wake of Trump administration's cuts to National Park Service

Protests at national parks highlight grassroots efforts to protect public lands and civil servants amid potential federal layoffs.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip

Layoffs in public land management agencies raise concerns about summer visitor experiences amid ongoing staffing shortages and a ruling requiring rehiring.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

This small Montana town is the gateway to Yellowstone. Trump's budget cuts could decimate it

Protests in Gardiner, MT highlight the crisis caused by layoffs in the National Park Service and their impact on local economies.
more#national-parks
#environmental-protection
Left-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Biden to Designate Chuckwalla and Sattitla National Monuments in California

Biden announces two national monuments in California, protecting over 848,000 acres from energy development, marking a significant environmental policy achievement.
fromiRunFar
1 month ago
Running

How Federal Layoffs Threaten Trail Races and Public Lands

Iconic trail races on public lands face threats due to federal layoffs; advocacy is crucial to maintain access.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Biden to Designate Chuckwalla and Sattitla National Monuments in California

Biden announces two national monuments in California, protecting over 848,000 acres from energy development, marking a significant environmental policy achievement.
fromiRunFar
1 month ago
Running

How Federal Layoffs Threaten Trail Races and Public Lands

Iconic trail races on public lands face threats due to federal layoffs; advocacy is crucial to maintain access.
more#environmental-protection
#us-forest-service
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Contributor: Elon Musk's layoffs would undermine wildfire protection. It's part of a bigger plan

The U.S. Forest Service has fired approximately 10% of its workforce, impacting fire safety and public land services.
The firings are under investigation for legality and pose risks to rural communities.
fromHigh Country News
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Forest Service is cutting its seasonal workforce and public lands will suffer - High Country News

The U.S. Forest Service relies heavily on seasonal workers, whose absence due to budget cuts jeopardizes crucial maintenance and environmental conservation efforts.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Contributor: Elon Musk's layoffs would undermine wildfire protection. It's part of a bigger plan

The U.S. Forest Service has fired approximately 10% of its workforce, impacting fire safety and public land services.
The firings are under investigation for legality and pose risks to rural communities.
fromHigh Country News
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Forest Service is cutting its seasonal workforce and public lands will suffer - High Country News

The U.S. Forest Service relies heavily on seasonal workers, whose absence due to budget cuts jeopardizes crucial maintenance and environmental conservation efforts.
more#us-forest-service
#environmental-impact
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Interior Secretary Burgum eyes national monuments for energy resources

The Secretary of the Interior is reviewing national monuments, raising concerns about potential reductions in environmental protections in favor of increased energy production.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump's Cuts Could Make Parks and Forests More Dangerous, Employees Say

Recent layoffs in public land agencies risk significant degradation of vital services and conservation efforts.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Interior Secretary Burgum eyes national monuments for energy resources

The Secretary of the Interior is reviewing national monuments, raising concerns about potential reductions in environmental protections in favor of increased energy production.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump's Cuts Could Make Parks and Forests More Dangerous, Employees Say

Recent layoffs in public land agencies risk significant degradation of vital services and conservation efforts.
more#environmental-impact
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Federal layoffs hit the deep-red, rural US west: Our public lands are under threat'

Cuts to federal workers in Wyoming are impacting local communities despite support for Trump 2024.
#conservation
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How the Interior Department balances conservation, development, and trust with tribes

The Department of the Interior balances resource management with conservation across a vast range of federal lands.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
US news

Land grab or land rights? Utah eyes millions of acres of public terrain.

Control of public lands in the West is contentious, with fears it could be jeopardized under a potential Trump administration.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Travel

Here's what President Trump can (and can't) do to Calif.'s protected lands

President Biden's designation of two new national monuments underscores the ongoing struggle over federal land protections in the U.S.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How the Interior Department balances conservation, development, and trust with tribes

The Department of the Interior balances resource management with conservation across a vast range of federal lands.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
US news

Land grab or land rights? Utah eyes millions of acres of public terrain.

Control of public lands in the West is contentious, with fears it could be jeopardized under a potential Trump administration.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Travel

Here's what President Trump can (and can't) do to Calif.'s protected lands

President Biden's designation of two new national monuments underscores the ongoing struggle over federal land protections in the U.S.
more#conservation
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Interior secretary nominee Burgum to back expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands live

Doug Burgum advocates for expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands, reversing Joe Biden's climate restrictions.
Miscellaneous
fromHigh Country News
4 months ago

2024 set the stage for clean energy on public lands - High Country News

Biden's administration has made significant advancements in clean energy on public lands, but the future remains uncertain with the potential change in leadership.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

New wilderness proposal could put rock climbers at risk, senators' letter says

U.S. senators support climbers against proposed federal regulations that threaten climbing safety and access to iconic routes.
fromHigh Country News
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Federal grazing lands fail their checkup - High Country News

The BLM is failing to protect America's public lands due to issues with livestock grazing and a culture of complacency within the agency.
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