New officials will begin leading department offices in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the new leaders who will be joining their offices in Washington,…
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Alaska Oil Project Receives Partial Approval
The environmental assessment recommends a smaller footprint. The Department of the Interior has granted partial approval to “Willow,” a major oil drilling project on the North Slope of Alaska. The…
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Senate Responds to Mexico Ban of GMO Corn
Agriculture committee members call for enforcement of USMCA. Every five years, Congress passes the farm bill that sets America’s standards for agriculture, nutrition, forestry, and conservation. The Senate…
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New Standards Proposed for Distribution Transformers
Public meeting to discuss proposed energy efficiency is scheduled for February 16. The Department of Energy (DOE) recently proposed new energy-efficiency standards for distribution transformers. A public meeting…
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Fish and Wildlife Service Opens Center for Pollinator Conservation
The first year will be virtual in preparation for a physical center. The Fish and Wildlife Service has launched the Center for Pollinator Conservation, starting as a virtual…
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USDA Announces Permanent Tribal Committee
Secretary Vilsack comments on the partnership to integrate indigenous views. The 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit took place this past week in Washington, D.C., after which the…
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America the Beautiful Challenge Announces Grants
$90 million dedicated to landscape-scale conservation projects. The Department of the Interior announced $91 million in grants through the America the Beautiful Challenge, a partnership between President Biden’s…
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USDA to Hold 3rd Urban Agriculture Meeting
The federal advisory committee will discuss production policies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will virtually host the third public meeting for urban agriculture on November 29. The…
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Interior Secretary Visits Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Tours historic sites and rebuilding efforts after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was joined by Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen…
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EPA Begins Five-Year Reviews of Superfund Sites
Agency will assess risks at 45 Southeast contaminated abandoned sites The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that its five-year review evaluations are underway for Superfund sites in…
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