Category: Bureau of Land Management

Hidden Impact of Massive Solar Farms: Residents and Wildlife Affected, Aquifers Threatened

May 30, 2023
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California’s deserts are transforming into a sea of solar panels, as the state seeks to reach ambitious renewable energy goals. But a growing group of residents and environmentalists say the move is coming at a significant price to wildlife, nearby residents’ health, native lands, and even property values. With 776 solar power plants producing approximately…

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Biden Administration Unveils Forest Conservation Program to Tackle Climate Change

April 20, 2023
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The Biden administration has announced steps toward fostering forest conservation and enhancing forest resilience to climate change. In a press release on April 20, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a program designed to achieve those goals on federally managed lands administered by the Forest Service and the…

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Senate Confirms Accused Eco-Terrorist to Lead Bureau of Land Management

September 30, 2021
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The U.S. Senate approved the nomination of accused eco-terrorist Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management, overcoming Republican opposition by invoking cloture to end debate. The Senate voted for cloture 50-48 along party lines. Senators Rand Paul (R.-Ky.) and Jon Cornyn (R.-Texas) did not vote. Her nomination was approved by a 50-45 vote….

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