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The Department of the Interior and Department of Commerce today finalized their proposed revisions to three sets of regulations that implement the Endangered Species Act’s listing and consultation procedures.Of the 31 harmful changes made in 2019 to the Act’s regulations, only seven are fully addressed and corrected in today’s finalContinue Reading

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A search and rescue effort in Baltimore, US is now a salvage operation as the Key Bridge collapse investigation begins, NewsFeed A search and rescue effort in Baltimore, US is now a salvage operation as an investigation into the Key Bridge collapse begins. The disaster is raising environmental worries withContinue Reading

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On any given Thursday, around 6 p.m., John Sefakis starts his weekly transformation into Stella D’oro, his drag persona. Facing three lighted mirrors and in front of a bouquet of bright, plastic flowers, the 74-year-old Greek American slicks down his thin, dark eyebrows with a glue stick, making sure thatContinue Reading

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A California climate policy focused on transportation has spurred concerns from environmental justice groups about inequities. Advocates now say proposed policy changes could increase gas prices, and adversely impact low-income households. By Emma Foehringer Merchant Every state in the country trails California in the number of electric vehicles on itsContinue Reading