Environment
Mar 10, 2016: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said they have determined that the 13 eagles found dead last month were killed by humans. Eastern Shore eagles didn't die of natural causes, authorities say … Continue reading Thirteen Bald Eagles Found Dead on Maryland Farm
Feb 12, 2016: In three separate proclamations, President Obama declared three new national monuments in California protecting almost 1.8 million acres of public lands. Presidential Proclamation -- Establishment of the Castle Mountains National Monument Presidential … Continue reading President Obama Declares Three New National Monuments in California
Jan 11, 2016 Arch Coal, the second largest coal mining company in the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to a sharp drop in the price of coal, government environmental regulations, falling demand from … Continue reading Arch Coal Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Feb 18, 2016 The California Department of Conservation, Division of Oil and Gas, announced that the Aliso Canyon leak has been permanently sealed. The leaking well has been taken out of service. Porter Ranch gas … Continue reading Porter Ranch Los Angeles Methane Gas Leak
Jun 20, 2021 https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/559339-man-who-led-armed-occupation-of-federal-refuge-announces-run-for-idaho Jul 10, 2018 http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396273-trump-pardons-oregon-ranchers-at-center-of-40-day-standoff Jan 8, 2018 In Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro dismissed the case against the Bundy's and Ryan Payne citing "flagrant misconduct" and "substantial prejudice" … Continue reading Protesters Take Over Government Building on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon
Oct 13, 2015: Three environmental groups, the Center for Biological Diversity, the Story of Stuff Project, and the Courage Campaign Institiute filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service for allowing the Nestlé company to … Continue reading California Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Against U. S. Forest Service | Nestlé | Arrowhead Water
Apr 15, 2019: https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/15/business/winterkorn-volkswagen-diesel-fraud-charges/index.html Sep 10, 2018: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-volkswagen-trial-20180910-story.html# May 2, 2018: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/385909-arizona-settles-suit-with-volkswagen-for-40-million Dec 6, 2017: Oliver Schmidt was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay a $400,000 fine for his part in … Continue reading Volkswagen Automaker Accused of Cheating on Emissions by Environmental Protection Agency
View ongoing articles regarding the San Juan River and the Navajo Nation on the Navajo Times website here. Mar 13, 2018: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/378097-epa-to-review-all-claims-from-colorado-mine-spill-within-weeks Aug 9, 2017: New Mexico congressional delegation worries state, Navajo Nation will be … Continue reading Animas River in Colorado Contaminated by Gold King Mine Wastewater
Aug 6, 2015: Because of the drought, many farmers in California's Central Valley have been forced to get a greater percentage of water used for crop irrigation from groundwater aquifers. This has resulted in a … Continue reading Overpumping of California Central Valley Aquifers
Sep 23, 2015: The cap on Intake No. 3 was removed, causing water from Lake Mead to enter and fill the 3-mile tunnel, marking the completion of the project. Las Vegas uncaps Lake Mead's "third … Continue reading Water Resource | Lake Mead | Nevada