A House bill would let mining firms and others buy federal acreage at a deep discount. Foes say it affects many holdings in the Sierra and deserts. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 16, 2005 By Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer A budget bill that the House Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 16, 2005 From Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Interior Department said Tuesday that it intended to remove grizzly bears around Yellowstone National Park from the protection of the Endangered Species Act, calling the steady growth of the grizzly population a rare Read more…
To meet the federal government’s new, higher fuel-efficiency plan for pickup trucks, minivans and sport utility vehicles, automakers expect to rely on a new onslaught of fuel-saving technologies. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 4, 2005. “Over the past two decades, we’ve increased fuel economy by about Read more…
With costs rising, the administration plans to show ways for homes and businesses to save. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 4, 2005 By Emma Vaughn, Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Anticipating soaring energy bills this winter, the Bush administration unveiled a national campaign Monday to highlight Read more…
Pointing to Katrina’s hit to fuel supplies, some in Congress seek to diversify by loosening a ban covering areas such as offshore California. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 3, 2005. By Richard Simon and Kenneth R. Weiss Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — Citing hurricane damage to Read more…
When energy costs rise, coffers fatten. But the past has taught the states lessons about going on a $230-million spree. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 2, 2005. By Nicholas Riccardi Times Staff Writer SANTA FE, N.M. — While legislators across the country are cutting programs to Read more…
Hundreds of critical habitats would be redesignated. Backers see better protection for landowners and species. An alternative plan dies. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 30, 2005 By Johanna Neuman and Janet Wilson Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives, in a major overhaul of Read more…
In the Parks, a Furor Over New Plans for Change. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, August 26, 2005. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer A series of proposed revisions of National Park policy has created a furor among present and former park officials who believe the changes Read more…
Two retired specialists say Interior excised their warnings on the effects on wildlife and water. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 18, 2005. The Bush administration altered critical portions of a scientific analysis of the environmental impact of cattle grazing on public lands before announcing Thursday that Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 31, 2005. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer GULFPORT, Miss. — Tucked away in the 96-page emergency military spending bill signed by President Bush this month are four paragraphs that give energy companies the right to explore for oil and gas Read more…