The State Water Resources Control Board unanimously adopted a set of fee resolutions covering water rights, drinking water, ELAP and water-quality programs, using fund reserves to avoid across‑the‑board increases while approving targeted adjustments including an increase to cannabis cultivation fees.

A roundup of motions and outcomes from the Sampson County board meeting on Feb. 2, including consent agenda approval, tax-lien advertising date set, board appointment reappointments, Roseboro dive-team contract and resolutions opposing an interbasin transfer and a Chemours air-permit expansion.

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Across multiple commenters, climate and environmental groups urged the commission to require Northwestern Energy to include climate impacts in its IRP modeling and to give stronger weight to wind, solar, and battery storage rather than new fossil or speculative nuclear options.

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As a crucial climate lawsuit heads to trial in Germany next week, experts say the case - brought by Peruvian farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya against German energy giant RWE - could set a significant preced...

The Department of the Interior announced on its Inside Interior program that it has issued a rule rescinding the prior definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act, calling the change a rollback of regulatory overreach and an alignment with Congress's original intent; the episode did not provide the rule text or effective date.

Community members call for accountability and transparency in waste management settlement discussions.

OSU will analyze PFAS concentrations in biosolids applied to non-food crop fields.

The House Natural Resources & Environment Committee on April 23 advanced HB 804, the "Louisiana Energy Protection Act," which would prohibit state civil claims for damages framed as caused by climate change while preserving claims based on statutory or permit violations. The measure was reported favorably as amended with broad industry support and vocal opposition from environmental groups and some citizens.

Council finalizes $450K contract for landfill flare testing and greenhouse gas verification.

Markey to reintroduce Pipeline Accountability Act to enhance public safety and environmental standards.

Rep Scott highlights four parties responsible for litter cleanup under NREPA reforms.

Oregon's SB 761 regulates irrigation leases and water rights oversight through the department.

Regulations ban financial institutions from discrimination and restricting services based on race or gender.

Despite Cal Poly Humboldt’s promises of local food and sustainability, an investigation by CPH journalism students found the university’s Chartwells-managed dining services still rely heavily on…

Legislators establish producer responsibility for managing electric vehicle batteries' disposal.

In opening remarks the Chair grouped the Recycle Materials Attribution Act with the PACK Act, saying both bills aim to bring transparency to recycling claims made by companies about products.

Montana Senate Bill 77 mandates conservation districts to comply with state procurement regulations.

Public commenter Marsha Ellis told commissioners the Conservation 20/20 fund has dipped below the required $40 million floor (to under $19 million), accused the county of prioritizing other spending and urged the board to honor voter-approved preservation funds.

Citizens urge reevaluation of health impacts before investing in a new incinerator.

Residents told the Leavenworth County commissioners they lack information and asked for independent studies on noise, air emissions, water use and fiscal impacts before any approval of the Cloverleaf/"Blue Stem" hyperscale data-center proposal.