Environment/Environmental Justice Stories
- WY residents invited to series on how to run for office, launching today A three-part online training series on how to run for office and govern effectively begins Monday, designed for people running at any level of government office in Western states, including Wyoming. The training is part of the Grassroots Democracy Program under the […]
- CSU wants Coloradans’ gunk and goo to help fight climate change The slime, gunk, and goo in and around your home could help mitigate climate change. Researchers at Colorado State University are asking Coloradans to join the search for micro-organisms known as extremophiles that survive in extreme environments, such as cold air conditioners, hot water […]
- Clean-energy advocates: Spending bill before Senate would cost jobs in CA Groups representing workers in the renewable power sector are slamming the possible repeal of clean-energy tax credits in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" currently before the U.S. Senate. The bill would repeal tax credits for solar and electric cars, part of President Joe […]
- Without changes, TX could run out of water by 2030 Because of drought and failing infrastructure, the state of Texas will run out of water by 2030, according to the Texas Water Development Board. But two new pieces of legislation are on the books that are designed to address the state's water shortage. Senate Bill […]
- Oregon state budget defunds climate resiliency programs Oregon's new state budget cuts funding for programs intended to protect residents from extreme weather and make renewable energy more accessible. Climate justice advocates said it is a major setback after years of progressive climate policies. Ben Brint, senior climate program director for the Oregon Environmental Council, is […]
- CO aims to reduce catastrophic wildfire risks through prescribed burns A new Colorado law aims to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires by providing financial protection for trained and certified individuals to safely manage prescribed burns. Low-intensity prescribed burns can remove hazardous fuel sources such as brush piles, dead or dying vegetation, leaf litter and […]
- IN ethanol industry is robust but criticism is surfacing A new report questions the sustainability of biofuels. Biofuels, or ethanol, are produced from fermented sugars and starches found in corn and sugarcane. The Indiana Corn Marketing Council reported the state produces more than 1 billion gallons of ethanol every year. …(Read More)
- Environmental justice activism finds energy in MN's Latino communities Minnesotans are cooling off after last weekend's extreme heat but communities bearing the brunt of environmental injustice said there will be more climate extremes to contend with, prompting heightened outreach. Researchers said the harmful impact of climate change is one of the drivers behind Latino populations […]