In 1973, Colorado broke new legal ground by establishing water rights solely for the protection of streams, fish and wildlife. Prior to that, water could be diverted only for things like farming, manufacturing and residential water use. When the state moved … Continued
The environmental group Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS) is circulating and promoting a quiz about environmental issues, especially the paramount, and taboo, issue of population growth. The quiz is designed to be a quick and interesting method to provide important … Continued
Navajo Nation resident Percy Deal hopes that federal coronavirus relief, coupled with $2.3 trillion for infrastructure in the American Jobs Plan, will give him something his grandparents and even his parents didn’t have—running water in his home. President Joe Biden’s infrastructure … Continued
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Brenda Mallory to lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), which advises the president on issues such as environmental justice and conserving oceans, lands and wildlife. The upper chamber approved Mallory’s nomination in a 53-45 vote, … Continued
Scientists have been predicting for years that the Colorado River would continue to deplete due to global warming and increased water demands, but according to new studies it’s looking worse than they thought. That worries rancher Marsha Daughenbaugh, 68, of … Continued
As millions of gallons of contaminated wastewater flows into Tampa Bay, wildlife advocates say they’re worried about a chain reaction coming for marine life while fearing for their hard work to restore the bay’s quality. Tuesday, state officials updated on … Continued
Earth Day is upon us. We should do something to note the occasion. Things like planting a tree or garden, or getting together with neighbors to volunteer in our community come immediately to mind. I want to do those and … Continued
Earlier last week, President Joe Biden announced his Infrastructure Plan to the American people. This $2 trillion proposal addresses a wide array of issues, ranging from retrofitting and rebuilding roads and bridges to funding renewable energy production and providing job … Continued
Jonah Yellowman sang his morning prayer in Navajo Thursday as the rising sun began to light up Bears Ears country. Below the steep cliffs in the east, golden light brought to life the sandstone monoliths in the Valley of the … Continued
Speaking at an IMF and World Bank meeting, Prince William said protecting nature continued to play only a small part in combating global warming. He said investing in reforestation and sustainable agriculture were “cost effective” ways of tackling the issue. … Continued