climate change is melting the snow business in northern Michigan
The winter season is usually a busy time for ski resorts and other snow-related activities in northern Michigan. But with…
Environment
Okefenokee Swamp faces mining threat despite new bill
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, one of the largest and most pristine wetlands in the world, is under threat from…
Oysters: A Natural Solution for Climate Change in Virginia
Oysters are not only a delicious delicacy, but also a vital natural and economic resource for Virginia. They provide multiple…
Solar projects spark land use debates in Virginia
Virginia is witnessing a surge of solar energy development as the state aims to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity by…
Bankrupt company faces penalty for leaving gas well unplugged in Alaska
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) has issued an enforcement order against a bankrupt company that failed to…
Bill to ban mining near Okefenokee Swamp gains momentum
Local residents voice their opposition to mining project A bill that would prohibit mining on Trail Ridge near the Okefenokee…
The End of an Era: TVA Shuts Down Its Only Single-Unit Coal Plant
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has officially retired its Bull Run Fossil Plant, the only single-unit coal-fired power plant in…
Rhode Island Supreme Court rejects SouthCoast Wind’s appeal over cable permit
The state’s highest court has dismissed an appeal by SouthCoast Wind, a joint venture between Shell and Ocean Winds, to…
Virginia Urged to Increase Funding for Invasive Species Management
Invasive species are non-native plants, animals, and microbes that can cause harm to the environment, the economy, or human health.…
Kossuth County faces lawsuit over carbon pipeline zoning
A company that plans to build a carbon capture pipeline across five states has sued Kossuth County in Iowa for…