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Haaland defends Willow, says US won't end oil drilling

Haaland defends Willow, says US won't end oil drilling

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Interior Secretary Deb Haaland defended her department's approval of the contentious Willow oil project on Friday, saying that despite President Joe Biden's campaign promise to end new drilling on federal lands, "We're not going t
Tribes seek invitation to Rio Grande water commission

Tribes seek invitation to Rio Grande water commission

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A commission that oversees how the Rio Grande is managed and shared among three Western states has adopted a recommendation that could set the stage for more involvement by Native American tribes that depend on the river.
Rescued alligator that was recovering at NYC zoo has died

Rescued alligator that was recovering at NYC zoo has died

NEW YORK (AP) — An abandoned and emaciated alligator that was found in a New York City lake and sent to the Bronx Zoo for recovery has died in a “tragic case of animal abuse," zoo officials said.

Black bear attacks 74-year-old woman in СÀ¶ÊÓƵicut

A 74-year-old СÀ¶ÊÓƵicut woman suffered bites to her arms and legs Friday when she was attacked by a black bear while out walking her dog on a leash in a Hartford suburb, state environmental officials said.
In Florida, Harris announces $562M for climate resilience

In Florida, Harris announces $562M for climate resilience

Returning to Florida to discuss climate change, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Friday that $562 million will be spent on 149 projects around the country aimed at improving resilience to threats such as rising seas and the kinds of coastal flo

Maine takes railroad to task over cleanup after derailment

SANDWICH ACADEMY GRANT TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is taking Canadian Pacific Kansas City to task over the cleanup following a freight train derailment and fire .
New federal program targets abandoned crab, lobster traps

New federal program targets abandoned crab, lobster traps

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The U.S. government is launching a new program to combat the scourge of abandoned crab and lobster traps, which can dilute harvests and kill other fish in coastal waters from Maine to Alaska.
Biden signs order prioritizing 'environmental justice'

Biden signs order prioritizing 'environmental justice'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order that would create the White House Office of Environmental Justice.
Historic investment in urban trees underway across the U.S.

Historic investment in urban trees underway across the U.S.

HARTFORD, Conn.
California researchers attempt ocean climate solution

California researchers attempt ocean climate solution

LONG BEACH, Calif.
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