A giant sequoia tree, with a 70-foot circumference, stands prominently by the Trail of 100 Giants in California’s Sequoia National Forest. This scenic photo was taken on August 25, 2022. The Trump administration announced a plan to rescind the roadless rule on Tuesday. This rule currently restricts road construction and thus, limits logging and mining […]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that the state will not process permits or conduct reviews for mining projects near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This decision follows the lifting of a federal ban by Congress and the Trump administration. The Boundary Waters, known for its natural beauty, spans about 150 miles in the Superior […]
Early Cooling Methods in the Southwest Before air conditioning became common in the United States, especially in the Southwest, residents faced hot, dry conditions. Creative solutions were essential for relief from the heat. Sleeping outdoors under damp sheets was one strategy, along with adjusting daily schedules to avoid the intense heat during daylight hours. The […]
The U.S. Forest Service is considering a significant change in policy regarding national forests. On Tuesday, the Trump administration proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule. This rule currently prevents road construction and logging in untouched parts of national forests without existing roads. The Roadless Rule impacts various activities such as logging, mining, and oil and […]
In response to a series of tornadoes in the southwestern suburb, which caused damage costing approximately $1 million last month, Orland Park’s Village Board has taken action. On Monday, they voted to accept a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This grant will help reduce flooding at Marley Creek. The village also approved […]
In a recent announcement, the Trump administration declared its intention to rescind a longstanding rule that has limited logging, road construction, and other development on national forest lands. The rule, known as the roadless rule, was implemented during Bill Clinton’s presidency in 2001. The U.S. Forest Service has filed a proposal to eliminate the rule, […]
Plastic bags filled with groceries sit in a cart on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) You might recognize the iconic “chasing arrows” symbol on your takeout containers and assume it indicates recyclability. This symbol originated in 1970 as a universal sign for recyclable products. However, by the late 1980s, the […]
Recently, on the shores of Lake Tahoe, someone illegally entered a private beach area and drilled holes near the roots of large pine trees. They then poured a toxic substance into the ground. This intentional poisoning has resulted in the death of at least 10 trees, some over a century old, as reported by Alex […]
Geoengineering: A Bold Approach to Climate Change Climate change effects are increasingly evident, prompting researchers to consider more ambitious solutions. One such approach is geoengineering, which includes methods to alter natural processes and potentially mitigate climate impacts. Addressing Melting Glaciers and Sea Ice Science correspondent Miles O’Brien explores a geoengineering concept that targets the melting […]
The Trump administration has temporarily stopped construction tied to a contentious border-security project in Texas’ Big Bend National Park. Environmental groups, tribal advocates, local residents, and lawmakers have criticized the project. Construction Paused U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott announced that construction would be paused while he personally reviews the project and […]