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The US House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources is scheduled to vote on two controversial bills concerning forests, which include anti-science approaches to forest management and wildfire prevention. The "Proven Forest Management Act of 2025" and another bill would limit environmental review, suppress wildfires, and return the
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The House Committee on Natural Resources today marked up 14 bills, including legislation to advance forest management and active wildfire suppression, in response to the devastating Dragon Bravo Fire that affected the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The bills also aim to implement President Trump's Executive Orders
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A landmark decision by the Trump administration to transfer 28,000 acres of land in the Arctic to a consortium of Alaska Natives has been met with praise from state leaders and community representatives. The land transfer, which was blocked by the Biden administration, will allow for the development of
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has adopted a regulation to implement the Endangered and Threatened Species Mitigation Bank Fund, aimed at offsetting negative impacts to endangered and threatened species populations during construction of renewable energy and energy transmission projects. This move is part of the state'
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A coalition of public interest groups, landowners, and fishermen have filed a challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 'waiver order' that allows FERC to skirt its own regulations for the construction of pipelines and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facilities. The challenge, filed by the Southern Environmental
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The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing to address improved species management and long-overdue reforms to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The bills and discussion draft presented aimed to provide transparency, flexibility, and common sense in managing natural resources. Subcommittee
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Vietnam's 3,260km coastline and prioritized coastal tourism development have made it a vital sector for local and national economic growth, with marine tourism accounting for up to 70% of the total revenue. However, rapid growth has brought environmental challenges, including plastic waste, coral reef degradation, and ecosystem
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The House Natural Resources Committee is set to consider two bills that would significantly undermine forest protection efforts in the United States. The bills, H.R. 178 and H.R. 179, would resurrect outdated forest management regimes and allow for the logging of thousands of acres of national forest land
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Malaysia will welcome senior officials from ASEAN member states for the 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN-36) in Langkawi, Kedah, from July 28 to 31, as part of its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. The four-day meeting aims to strengthen regional policies and cooperation on environmental protection, focusing
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Aquatic plants are a crucial component of Iowa's lakes and ponds, providing essential habitat and shelter for wildlife, improving water quality, and supporting robust fish populations. These vital plants absorb excess nutrients, reducing algae growth and stabilizing sediments, which helps keep the water clear and oxygen-rich. They also
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The devastating Dragon Bravo Wildfire has left nearly 9,000 acres ablaze at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, destroying over 70 structures including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. As the Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09)
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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations has presented the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, a bill that addresses a wide range of issues from national parks to water infrastructure. The bill provides $37.971 billion in spending, which is $2.54 billion
