President’s administration pursues domestic lithium for electric vehicle production. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently heard arguments from environmentalists and tribal communities opposing the construction of a…
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Interior Advances Proposals for Transmission Projects
Environmental reviews of 2 clean energy grid additions begin. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that it is taking the next step with two transmission projects that…
Read MoreDefense Secretary Cancels Drag Show at Military Base
Air Force officials had approved a third annual performance at Nellis Air Force Base. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark…
Read MoreStates Reach Deal on Colorado River Water
Interior Department will conduct an environmental review before federal authorization is given. An agreement to draw less water from the Colorado River was reached over the weekend between…
Read MoreWindy Energy Transmission Line Receives Final Approval
Interior Department announces 732-mile-long line to span five western states. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) provided final approval this week for a massive wind transmission line proposed…
Read MorePresident Announces Two New National Monuments
One is in Nevada, the other in Texas. President Biden signed a proclamation Tuesday at the White House establishing two national monuments he said are part of his…
Read MoreCalifornia Leaves State Water Agreement
The flow of the Colorado River dwindling rapidly. This week, California separated itself from a water distribution agreement with six other states to address the Western water crisis…
Read MoreHeat Wave in the West Breaks Records
Electrical grid weaknesses are being exposed. The American West is experiencing a record-breaking September heatwave as a prolonged period of high temperatures has occurred in at least half…
Read MoreBill to Protect Interstate Abortion Travel Fails
The request for a unanimous vote in the Senate did not prevail. Senators Patty Murray of Washington, Kristen Gillibrand of New York, and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada…
Read MoreFish and Wildlife Service Executes Rare Emergency Motion
Temporarily declares Dixie Valley toad endangered. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced last week that they have issued an emergency declaration to mark the Dixie Valley…
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