Tag: environmental protection
Protecting Wildlife and Landscapes: UK’s New Nature Reserve Inspired by Brontë Sisters
The moors of Haworth in West Yorkshire, England, were basically the real-life inspiration behind Emily Brontë's classic novel, Wuthering Heights. James Elkington/iStock/Getty Images Plus Why Trust Us? Well, back in 2005, EcoWatch was born as...
Locals Oppose Plan to Sell 500,000 Acres of Public Lands for Housing in Nevada...
Nevada’s Congressional Delegation and Las Vegas officials have been pushing Congress to pass the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act. This act would allow public lands managed by the federal government to be...
Trump Closes 25 USGS Centers Monitoring Drought and Flooding
Hammer Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania is part of the Chesapeake Bay Small Agricultural Watershed Monitoring Program and the Pennsylvania Water Science Center targeted for closure. Scott Heidel, PADEP / USGS So, like, these more...
Reconsideration of EPA Finding on Climate Pollution’s Health Impact
The Trump administration has recently announced plans to reconsider a significant ruling made by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) back in 2009. This particular finding, known as the “endangerment finding,” stated that...
Supreme Court Weakens Rules on Discharging Raw Sewage – Eco-Friendly Water Regulations
In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court voted five to four to weaken regulations on discharging raw sewage into the country's water supply, a move that challenges the integrity of the 1972...
Energy Efficiency Assistance for DOE, EPA, or EnergyStar Victims
In a world where sudden career changes can leave individuals feeling lost and uncertain about their future, the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) is stepping in to offer a lifeline of support. If...
USDA & Forest Service Ordered to Remove Climate Change References – EcoWatch
Climate change references have been disappearing from USDA and Forest Service websites, raising concerns among experts and activists about data accessibility. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reportedly started removing climate change mentions...
