Newsom suspends environmental rules to ease post-fire rebuilding
California’s landmark environmental laws will be suspended for wildfire victims looking to rebuild their homes and businesses, according to an executive order signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Building Permit and Review Requirements California Environmental Quality Act and california coastal law The order says developers often consider it a hassle, but it will be alleviated […]
Biden Will Reportedly Hand Environmental Lobby One Last Gift On His Way Out The Door
President Joe Biden is reportedly preparing to limit offshore oil and gas drilling in his final days in office, according to Bloomberg News, in a move that will appease the environmentalist lobby and encourage U.S. It’s a move that could thwart President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to free up the energy sector. Biden’s upcoming order will […]
Navy Admits DOD Will Shell Out Funds For Obscure Environmental Initiative With No Impact On Military Readiness
A little-known environmental provision in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will not affect military operations and will instead serve to “protect native vegetation,” a Navy spokesperson said Tuesday. told the Daily Caller News Foundation in a statement. . Approximately $884 billion in defense spending invoice The bill passed by the U.S. […]
‘Clear Conflict of Interest’: Environmental Justice Advisors Raked In Nearly $500 Million From Taxpayers
Environmental justice advisers in the Biden-Harris administration are expected to receive or influence the spending of nearly $500 million in grants from the agencies they advise. These advisors are members of the 36-member White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC). WHEJAC is an obscure but influential White House agency created in January 2021 by the […]
NASA Spent Millions On ‘Environmental Justice’ And ‘Equity’ Grants Despite Budget Woes
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has made a number of advances in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and “environmental justice” despite recently laying off staff and canceling its space program due to budget shortfalls. He is putting up a million dollar prize. Since 2020, NASA has allocated about $10 million to pay for […]
DAVID BLACKMON: Lawsuit Aims To Hold Environmental Group Accountable For Pipeline Protests
The recent surge in anti-Israel demonstrations on college campuses Dakota Access Pipeline Protests 2016. Like many campus protests, the pipeline protests were funded and fueled by large outside groups that showed little concern for the harmful effects of their actions. now, Litigation Being asked This summer is planned to hold some of these groups accountable […]
Santa Cruz County greenlights consultant for Hermosa Mine Project, sparks debate on environmental priorities
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a professional services agreement with consultant Stephanie Smith to manage the FAST-41 federal permitting process for the South32 Hermosa Mine Project. Mr. Smith is a former real estate developer and project manager, and holds a Master of Science in Urban Planning with an Environmental Specialization from […]
Supreme Court ruling could jeopardize California environmental rules
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision will pave the way for further legal challenges and potential setbacks to California's landmark clean air rule and numerous other federal environmental protections. Last week, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court overturned the so-called Chevron doctrine, a long-standing precedent that directs U.S. courts to defer to federal agencies […]
Sedona council overturns Oak Creek resort over environmental concerns
SEDONA — The City Council on Tuesday night overturned approval of a proposed resort development along Oak Creek, endorsing a lawsuit filed by residents who say the development would have a negative impact on the environment. After a roughly six-hour meeting, the project was scrapped in its current form by a 4-3 vote. “We're very […]
Environmental Disaster Feared After British Ship Hauling Tons Of Fertilizer Struck By Houthis, Sinks Into Sea
A British cargo ship carrying fertilizer sank Friday after being attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen, the Wall Street Journal reported, potentially causing an environmental disaster in the region. Ta. The Rubimaa was attacked by Houthi anti-ship missiles on February 18, but remained afloat for several days, until the 24 crew members […]
