Environment

Groups Challenge Shell's Latest Attempt To Keep Door Open To Drill In Arctic Ocean

Earthjustice on behalf of eight conservation groups Wednesday filed to intervene in a case before the Interior Board of Land Appeals to defend the Department of Interior’s decision to deny Shell Oil’s request for an extension of the terms of its oil...

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Idaho Breaks Agreement Using Helicopter Drops To Collar Wolves In Frank Church Wilderness

Wednesday the Idaho Fish & Game Department admitted that it broke an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service and used helicopter landings to collar wolves in the Frank Church River Of No Return Wilderness. This follows less than a week after...

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CITES meeting can provide boost in wildlife crime fight

Some countries, including Thailand, have made significant progress in tackling...

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finds Puna Geothermal Venture violated chemical safety rules

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday announced a settlement with Puna Geothermal Venture for Clean Air Act chemical safety violations at its geothermal energy plant in the Puna area of the Island of Hawaii. After an EPA inspection, the...

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