Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Drinking water for as many as 16 million Americans may be contaminated with perchlorate, a chemical that can harm the development of fetuses and children. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/climate/epa-perchlorate-drinking-water.html
Published by the Department of the Interior This week in Hawaiʻi, Department of the Interior leadership convened a workshop with federal partners and teams from several of the U.S. Territories — American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands — to discuss strategies to support the successful implementation of […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today wrapped up a two-day visit to New Mexico, where she underscored the historic investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strengthen Indian Country and address the Western water crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-president-bidens-bipartisan-infrastructure-law
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President Biden said the United States would send more natural gas to Europe, though he did not specify how given that the U.S. is already near its export capacity. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/25/business/energy-environment/biden-eu-liquefied-natural-gas-deal-russia.html
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced that it is working with states to formally designate the Department-operated post-secondary Tribal institutions – Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in New Mexico – as voter registration agencies under the National Voter Registration Act. […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico has been identified and the mystery of its multiracial crew’s fate unraveled. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/23/climate/industry-whaling-ship-found.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico has been identified and the mystery of its multiracial crew’s fate unraveled. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/23/science/industry-whaling-ship-found.html
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Did you know that the drinking water for almost 50% of the people in the United States comes from underground? Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/what-is-groundwater-and-why-is-it-so-important
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A top Ukrainian official criticized companies in the United States and Greece for helping Russia continue to profit from oil despite its attack on Ukraine. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/16/climate/chevron-tanker-russia-oil-ukraine.html
Published by the Department of the Interior The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) convened an engagement session with Tribal leaders and Native Hawaiian Organizations today focused on implementing a new interagency initiative to improve the protection of and access to Indigenous sacred sites through enhanced and improved interdepartmental coordination, collaboration and action. Read […]
Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced that it will launch a new interagency working group on reforming hardrock mining laws, regulations and permitting policies in the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-launches-interagency-working-group-mining-reform
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The North American Grasslands Conservation Act would establish a grant program providing landowners with voluntary economic incentives to conserve & restore the United States’ disappearing grasslands. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/newly-proposed-grassland-conservation-act-offers-hope-for-vital-ecosystems
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Jennifer Morgan, the American head of Greenpeace, has lived in Germany since 2003 and has applied for German citizenship. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/09/world/europe/germany-jennifer-morgan-greenpeace.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A European satellite reveals sites in the United States, Russia, Central Asia and elsewhere that are “ultra emitters” of methane. That could help fight climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/climate/methane-leaks-satellites.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A judge ruled that the Interior Department must consider the climate effects of oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico before awarding leases. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/27/climate/federal-court-drilling-gulf.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The United States hosted a virtual meeting of big polluting countries on Thursday as nations struggle to meet their climate change goals. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/27/climate/john-kerry-climate-emissions.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The four-year air pollution study, which followed 68.5 million older Americans, was the first of its kind. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/26/climate/air-pollution-study-epa.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The first nationwide study on rising temperatures and younger Americans found that hotter days were associated with more visits to emergency rooms. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/19/climate/children-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President López Obrador wants to halt most oil exports and imports of gasoline and other fuels. Critics say he is reneging on Mexico’s climate change commitments. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/18/business/economy/mexico-oil-refinery-texas.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Taylor Energy’s undersea wells have been leaking into the Gulf of Mexico since 2004, when they were damaged by Hurricane Ivan. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/22/climate/taylor-energy-oil-spill-gulf.html