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As Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, Senator Gary Peters (MI) championed the bill to strengthen water infrastructure, protect wildlife and the environment, and improve access to clean drinking water for Michiganders. The bipartisan legislation, which now advances to the full Senate, includes numerous measures led and supported by
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Boyne USA, a leading developer of hydroelectric power projects, has submitted a comprehensive response to the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians' (LTBB) comments on the Boyne River Hydroelectric Project. The response addresses various concerns raised by LTBB, including public access, fisheries, and dam safety. Boyne USA emphasizes
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Research conducted by Institut Teknologi Nasional found that the manufacturing industry in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia, generates hazardous and toxic waste (HTW) during the production process. The study aimed to evaluate the implementation of HTW management in the textile industry, observing on-site activities and comparing them with relevant regulations. The
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Parliament of Ghana has ratified five mining lease agreements for the extraction of gold and other minerals across the country, as well as timber utilization contracts for 131 companies. This decision was made after the Mines and Natural Resource Committee of Parliament presented a report to the plenary, which was
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Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has launched a fierce crackdown on illegal mining, also known as galamsey, which has decimated the country's water bodies and led to severe environmental degradation. The Minister emphasized that mining itself is not the problem, but
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As the Senate Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) emphasized the crucial role of the legislation in safeguarding Michigan's water resources, wildlife habitats, and Native American communities. The bipartisan bill, championed by Senator Peters,
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Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Jared Huffman is calling for an independent investigation into the administration's handling of the Dragon Bravo Fire in Northern Arizona, which has destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and other irreplaceable park infrastructure. In a letter to President Trump, Huffman
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell's relentless push has finally yielded results, as the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approves the Spend Plan for the over $280 million in overdue FY 2025 U.S. Forest Service State, Private and Tribal Forestry (SPTF) funding. This critical funding will
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The Green Mountain Power Corporation has submitted a status report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the ongoing relicensing activities for the Essex No. 19 Hydroelectric Project. The project's current license expires on February 28, 2025, and the corporation has been conducting additional relicensing activities associated
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In the village of Nagigi, Fiji, the ocean is a vital part of the community's identity. However, in recent years, villagers have faced numerous challenges due to climate change, including rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and declining fish stocks. While these changes have brought significant loss, the community
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The House Natural Resources Committee has approved the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) to support the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). The bill would establish an interest-bearing account at the Department of Treasury to hold
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GreenLatinos, a coalition of Latino leaders, has expressed deep concern over the House Appropriations Committee's vote to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies budget bill. The bill proposes massive cuts to environmental protection and public health programs, threatening Latino communities who rely on these
