Environment/Environmental Justice Stories
- IN AI data centers prompt environmental concerns over emissions The Trump administration's long-term plan for artificial intelligence could have far-reaching environmental impacts across the country. His strategy calls for the removal of land use rules considered prohibitive to the construction of AI data centers. Last year, then Gov. …(Read More)
- Federal budget hobbles Alaska wind and solar industries Rural Alaska power customers are likely to pay higher electricity rates as a result of the elimination of incentives to switch away from traditional fossil fuels. The new Trump administration budget eliminated tax credits designed to encourage investment in wind and solar projects. More than 90% of […]
- First complete survey of native WA bees finds new species After one year, Washington's first comprehensive bee survey has documented 15 species that have never been collected in the state before. The project is cataloguing native bees, which includes nearly all species in the state, but excludes honeybees. Karla Salp is a communications consultant with […]
- Landmark microgrid legislation boon for rural Oregon Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed into law the first set of statewide policies in the country supporting community-owned microgrids. Microgrids are local, self-contained energy systems that use renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar power. …(Read More)
- Colorado officials urge congressional delegates to support public lands On Tuesday, 20 Colorado officials sent a letter to the state's congressional delegation protesting six cuts to public lands management in the new tax and spending bill signed into law by President Donald Trump. John Clark, mayor of Ridgway, said the elimination of river and climate […]
- Wisconsin nonprofit looks to expand agroforestry project A Wisconsin nonprofit is working with farmers in Southeast Wisconsin to educate communities about the importance of agroforestry, with plans to establish its first urban site in Milwaukee. The Michael Fields Agricultural Institute has planted more than 400 trees across three sites this year, in partnership with the […]
- NM conservationists promise to fight for 'Roadless Rule' The Trump administration wants to overturn a conservation rule that had garnered more public comment than any in U.S. history up until that time. Commonly known as the Roadless Rule, the U.S. …(Read More)
- Environmentalists: OR's new groundwater law too diluted to be effective Environmental groups say Oregon's new groundwater law, meant to curb pollution, has been diluted to the point they can no longer support it. Industrial agriculture has contaminated parts of Eastern Oregon's groundwater with nitrates from fertilizers and manure, putting residents, many of whom rely on […]