Funding will support firefighter response efforts in five states. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is contributing $63 million toward the…
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USAF Finds No Cancer Risk at Nuclear Bases
Investigation being made after multiple instances of cancer in military personnel. The U.S. Air Force has been running an investigation, since the beginning of the year, regarding a…
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Windy 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…
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California 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…
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World Economists Expect Economic Volatility to Persist
Members of the Federal Reserve participate in an annual economic symposium. Economic leaders from around the world, including members of the U.S. Federal Reserve, participated in an annual…
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National Weather Service Documents Record Heat Waves
Bureau issues heat warnings and advisories for 100 million people. The National Weather Service issued multiple heat advisories this week as a record-setting heat wave makes its way…
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Christmas Tree Permits Available in NM and WY
The Bureau of Land Management announced availability starting November 22. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the availability of Christmas tree permits in New Mexico and…
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Interior Department Backs Wyoming Conservation Plan
Looks to integrate conservation and private owner rights. On Thursday, the Interior Department announced that it would be backing a wildlife conservation effort created by the State of…
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14 States Sue Administration Over Oil and Gas Leases
President’s halt of the leases for climate review being challenged. A coalition of thirteen states has brought a lawsuit in federal court regarding the president’s halt on new…
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