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Commentary: TVA’s Towns Are High and Dry; Bottom Line Is Still under Water

Tom Bennett · Nov 27, 2019

News reports put the federal utility’s debt at $23 billion. But a quick look at the agency’s website shows a wealth of flood control, conservation, and development activities. There may even be progress on the agency's troubled relationship with coal. Tom Bennett offers more in his open letter to TVA.

Farmers’ Experience of Climate Change Doesn’t Alter Politics, Study Says

Bryce Oates · Nov 14, 2019

Farmers see climate change as a business challenge, not a political cause that requires public action, according to a qualitative study in the Midwest.

Environment

Bring Back Grizzlies? Conservationists, Ranchers Split on Cascades Proposal

Bryce Oates · Nov 1, 2019

One plan would relocate grizzly bears from Montana or British Columbia to northern Washington . Conservationists say the North Cascades are great habitat for grizzlies, while some ranchers see things differently. “I don’t think I should…

Environment

Commentary: Rural Health Is Climate Health

Katy Backes Kozhimannil · Oct 25, 2019

Building a healthier rural America starts with addressing the health of our environment. Rural people should lead the way in helping us care for the land and water that sustain us.

Environment

Climate Change Likely to Have Uneven Effect on Ag Productivity

Tim Marema · Sep 13, 2019

Some regions that have already adapted to tough climate conditions may see less disruption on the farm than other areas that aren’t as accustomed to drought and higher temperatures.

Politics and Government

Agency Move Favors Oil and Gas Industry, Critics Say

Bryce Oates · Jul 26, 2019

The Trump administration is moving staff from another agency out of Washington, D.C., citing efficiency and cost savings as reasons. If you want to improve the responsiveness of the Bureau of Land Management, start by filling vacant…

Environment

Commentary: N.C. Environmental Groups Merge to Protect Southern Appalachians

Tom Bennett · Jul 23, 2019

Mountain True (formerly the Western North Carolina Alliance) and the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition are joining forces. In their combined 60 years of environmental work, the two groups have used different styles in pursuit of a common…

Environment

ATV Riders Push Back after Report Calls for Banning Them from Adirondacks

Martin Kernan · May 20, 2019

An environmental group says ATVs threaten the ecosystem of New York's Adirondack Park. ATV supporters say better enforcement of existing rules will protect the park and make riding more enjoyable for everyone.

Agriculture

Iowa Pesticide Bureau Workloads Grow But Not Inspection Staff Levels

Lauren Wade and Iowa Watch · Apr 24, 2019

Timeliness is key in responding to pesticide complaints. Smaller staffs and larger caseloads have led to concerns about whether the pesticide bureau can keep up.

Environment

Letter from Langdon: The ‘Maybe Disaster’ of Northwest Missouri

Chris Poore · Apr 16, 2019

As flood debris festers in the spring sunshine, Congress and the state of Missouri can’t make up their minds whether to help – or even if there is a disaster. Meanwhile, the only thing getting repaired are the railroads.

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