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Mar 14 2024
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New Jersey voters may soon decide whether they have a right to a clean environment
People walk on the beach in Brigantine, N.J. on June 28, 2022. A measure being considered by New Jersey lawmakers that would place a question on the November general election ballot asking whether New Jersey’s Constitution should be amended to guarantee citizens the right to a clean environment was advanced by a state Senate committee on March 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry) New Jersey, known
San Diego Union-TribuneMar 12 2024
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Environment, climate policies mostly took a backseat during Oregon’s 2024 short session
Oregon lawmakers spent much of the short 2024 legislative session focused on housing regulations and drug criminalization. That often left environmental policies around wildfires, farms and climate change on the back burner. Most efforts to beef up the state’s wildfire resiliency died this session — although a measure limiting the financial pinch for people recovering from wildfires made it
Oregon Public BroadcastingMar 20 2024
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New Mexico Environment Department: $800,000 Available For Recycling, Illegal Dumpsite And Scrap Tire Cleanup
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is now accepting applications for fiscal year 2025 Recycling and Illegal Dumping (RAID) Fund grants for scrap tire management, illegal dumpsite abatement, recycling, and composting projects. Municipalities, counties, pueblos, nations, tribes, solid waste authorities, cooperative associations (as defined in the RAID Act), and land grant
Los Alamos Daily PostFeb 13 2024
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Augie hockey's historic weekend created electric environment at MIDCO Arena
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The Augustana hockey team had quite a weekend with a sweep of St. Thomas, ending with an overtime win Saturday night for the first two wins in the home building. That means 10 wins in the initial season for Garrett Raboin’s team including 2 wins over the league-leading Tommies of St. Thomas. Augie Hockey Coach Garrett Raboin says, “What a brilliant plan to
Dakota News NowJan 23 2024
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'Unsafe Environment' Forces Oakland's Profitable In-n-Out to Close
The only In-N-Out restaurant in Oakland, California, will close in March over rampant crime that has created an "unsafe environment" for customers and staff. According to a statement from restaurant officials, “repeated steps” were taken to reduce crime at the location but to no avail. "We are grateful for the local community, which has supported us for over 18 years, and we recognize that
TownhallFeb 27 2024
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Students walk out to protest school’s horrific bullying environment after Nex Benedict’s death
Students at Owasso High School in Owasso, Oklahoma, walked out of class Monday to protest the school’s response to anti-LGBTQ+ bullying, which they say led to the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict earlier this month. “There’s been bullying issues. This time, the bullying has gone so far that a student passed,” Kane, a former Owasso High School student who now takes classes online, told NBC
LGBTQ NationJan 22 2024
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2024 Voter Guide: Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Energy & the Environment
Updated February 28, 2024
What have the 2024 presidential candidates said about energy and the environment?
A majority of Americans say that global climate change is affecting their local community. Two-thirds of Americans support the increased development of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, by federal incentives. The same share also supports taking steps to
AllSides StaffJan 26 2024
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Andrew Cuomo created "sexually hostile work environment" according to DOJ settlement
An agreement between the Justice Department and the New York State Executive Chamber made public on Friday resolves claims of sexual harassment and retaliation against former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, concluding that he created a "sexually hostile work environment" for at least 13 female government employees. Back in 2021, New York Attorney General Letitia James released a report
SalonJan 12 2024
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"Systematic failures" found by New Mexico Environment Department in CRRUA investigation
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Environment Department has released their findings from their investigation into the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, better known as CRRUA. The investigation stems from a treatment plant mishap in late November that caused the PH level to rise to unsafe levels in thousands of people’s drinking water in Santa Teresa and Sunland Park. The
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