Tag: Environmental activism

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Executive Order Allows Private Logging in U.S. Public Forests

President Donald Trump recently signed a new executive order that could have far-reaching implications for endangered species, climate change, and local economies. This order, entitled the “Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production,” aims to...
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Activists Criticize Trump’s Forest Executive Order – Inside Climate News

President Donald Trump’s recent executive order aiming to boost domestic timber production has sparked a wave of concern among conservation groups. The order, issued over the weekend, asserts that current federal regulations have hindered...
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Greenpeace Faces $300M Lawsuit, Risking Bankruptcy – EcoWatch

Greenpeace USA, a renowned environmental group, found itself embroiled in a $300 million lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer, a Dallas-based company. The legal battle, which commenced in North Dakota on February 11, 2025, poses...
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Environmental Justice Pioneer Reflects on Current Challenges

Environmental Justice Leader Ben Chavis Reflects on Decades of AdvocacyIn an illuminating interview with the Rev. Ben Chavis, a trailblazer in the realm of environmental justice, we delve into the roots of his activism...
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Greenpeace Lawsuit Threatens Environmental Protests – Inside Climate News

In the heart of North Dakota, where nine years ago thousands of activists gathered in protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline, a pivotal trial is about to unfold. This trial, brought forth by pipeline...
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Lawsuit Against Trump for Drilling in Protected Waters

Lawsuit Against Trump for Drilling in Protected WatersEnvironmental conservation groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity, Oceana, Greenpeace, and the Natural Resources Defense Council, have taken legal action against the Trump administration. The lawsuits,...
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Trump Order Fast-Tracks Projects Harming Wetlands, Environmental Groups Warn

President Donald Trump's recent executive order, "Declaring a National Energy Emergency," has sparked controversy among environmental groups due to its potential impacts on critical wetlands and waterways. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is...
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Activists Mobilize Against Drilling: Colorado Oil and Gas Operators React

Colorado Activists Rally Against Drilling: Oil and Gas Operators RespondA recent decision by Colorado state regulators has sparked a wave of activism from Denver-area groups opposed to oil and gas drilling near their suburban...
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Michigan Residents Demand Environmental Impact Statement for Palisades Nuclear Plant

Michigan’s Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is on the brink of becoming the first nuclear power plant in the United States to reopen. This potential revival comes after the plant ceased operations in 2022, with...
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Maryland Environmental Leaders Oppose Gas Plants, Split on Nuclear Energy

Maryland Environmental Advocates Clash Over Energy FutureMaryland's top environmental groups are embroiled in a heated debate over the state's energy future, with strong opposition to a legislative proposal endorsing gas-fired power plants as a...