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Environmental groups sue California State Parks over plan they say endangers protected wildlife
The plaintiffs ask a Sacramento County judge to disallow any further project approvals unless the state complies with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Maui rewrote coastal development rules, and advocates say it handed developers the keys
An environmental group says Maui's new coastal development rules let developers decide whether they need a permit. Hawaii's Supreme Court is now weighing whether that's legal.
'Nothing stopping them': Environmental groups battle Trump administration and Alaska over federal land transfer
The state of Alaska says the 11th Amendment protects it from being sued over the land transfer.
Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers
Tech giants are scrambling to find enough power for their data centers and report that, in some places, it will take years to connect to the electric grid.
Wealthiest consumers to blame for trillions in environmental damage
Individual consumers who are part of the top 10% cause an estimated $19,000 to $63,000 in environmental damage each year, researchers say.
Appeals court upholds injunction against oil pipeline repairs — even though repairs are complete
The oil has been flowing for months off the coast of Santa Barbara. So has the litigation.
Ninth Circuit sides with Yurok Tribe over Klamath Irrigation Project
An appeals panel affirmed a lower court’s finding that the federal government must comply with the Endangered Species Act when operating the Klamath Irrigation Project.
Study: Bees change their diets to balance nutrients
A recent study led by Oxford University found bees will alter how much pollen they consume in order to avoid overconsumption of certain amino acids.
Claims that Maui's streetlights kill endangered seabirds head to trial
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that claims Maui County operates streetlights that disorient and kill protected Hawaiian seabirds must go to trial.
Alaska tribes fight controversial gold mine project
The project would dredge approximately 4.5 million cubic yards from the estuary bed.
Judge upholds protections for Southern California steelhead trout
The United Water Conservation District has challenged California's steelhead protections for years.