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Trump Admin Guts Endangered Species Act to Prioritize Corporate Interests
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (772+ words) “Yet again, the Trump administration has sold out our endangered wildlife to the highest bidder,” said one critic. “Yet again, the Trump administration has sold out our endangered wildlife to the highest bidder,” said one biodiversity advocate after the US…...
The GOP Just Passed a Resolution to Open Minnesota Wilderness Up for Mining
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (338+ words) The Forest Service has warned that mines like the one under consideration could cause “serious and irreplaceable harm.” The decision could set a dangerous precedent. Should the resolution be allowed to stand, it could open up all land management decisions…...
Largely Unregulated Petrochemical Barge Industry Is Taking Over a Texas River
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1785+ words) Residents who live on the San Jacinto River fear chemical releases and explosions from the vessels. Independent journalism at Truthout faces unprecedented authoritarian censorship. If you value progressive media, please make a year-end donation today. This article was originally published…...
Trump’s Attack on the Endangered Species Act Will Hurt More Than Just Wildlife
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (437+ words) Proposed rollbacks would open the door to more oil and gas drilling, as well as logging and mining. Last week, President Donald Trump announced that his administration is weakening or eliminating key provisions of the bedrock environmental law that protect…...