NOAA fisheries seeking coral restoration projects eligible for $500,000 in grant program named after researcher
By Karen Kidd | Nov 19, 2021
About half a million in funding for coral restoration projects, announced last week by the National Marine Fisheries Service, is in honor the late coral researcher Dr. Ruth Gates, according to a recent news release.
Biden committed to 'holistic approach' to climate crisis as NOAA announces new marine sanctuary
By Karen Kidd | Nov 18, 2021
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is taking initial steps toward designating a new national marine sanctuary of the Central California coast.
Gangster Disciples' ‘Creeper da Reeper,’ convicted: 'end of a decade of violence'
By Karen Kidd | Nov 14, 2021
A Tennessee gang enforcer was recently convicted of killing a witness to a murder he committed, racketeering and other offenses and now faces life in prison.
DOJ says it 'will vigorously oppose' retaliating employers in discrimination cases after North Carolina settlement
By Karen Kidd | Nov 12, 2021
The recent settlement of a federal case against Wilson County, North Carolina, over a 911 operator's firing following sexual harassment claims sends a message to victims, a U.S. Department of Justice attorney said.
Climate change-driven fire weather days increase 'has helped stoke the growth of Northern California's biggest wildfires,' environmental journalist says
By Karen Kidd | Nov 11, 2021
A study released last summer that identifies global climate change as the main driver of increasing fire weather helps explain Northern California's Dixie wildfire, an award-winning environmental reporter said this week
U.S. DOE's $300,000 investment in University of Toledo solar research catches attention of PosiGen CEO
By Karen Kidd | Nov 6, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy's $300,000 grant to the University of Toledo in Ohio for solar technology research recently caught the eye of the head of a residential solar PV and energy efficiency solutions company.
CBP seizes about $50 million worth of meth, makes arrests in two attempted October border crossings
By Karen Kidd | Nov 6, 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stopped about $50 million worth of methamphetamine in two seizures from successfully crossing the border at Gateway International Bridge in late October, according to separate news releases.
U.S. Energy launches effort to bring carbon dioxide emissions down to 'net zero'
By Karen Kidd | Nov 6, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm has been using social media this week to get word out about climate initiatives and other efforts during the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP26).
'Synthetic biology is dipping its toes in many areas': ORNL welcomes synthetic biologist to research team
By Karen Kidd | Nov 5, 2021
Carrie Eckert, a new synthetic biologist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, said in a recent social media post that she feels welcome in her new workplace.
Federal, state agencies finalize restoration plan for New Jersey's Cornell-Dubilier Superfund site
By Karen Kidd | Oct 24, 2021
A plan for restoring and assessing a New Jersey Superfund site, for decades contaminated during electronics production, has been released.
Leave No Trace team to visit Horseshoe Bend for 'hot spot' events in November
By Karen Kidd | Oct 16, 2021
Horseshoe Bend Overlook at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area near Lake Powell, Utah, will host a "Leave No Trace" Team in November after being selected as a "Hot Spot" earlier this month.
No word yet from DOI about Virginia lawmakers' call for department to accept donation of Fort Monroe property
By Karen Kidd | Sep 29, 2021
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has not yet issued comment about a request by Virginia lawmakers earlier this month for the federal agency to accept donation of Fort Monroe property.
Anti-casino group plans to do ‘what it takes’ to prevent sports betting expansion in Florida
By Karen Kidd | Aug 21, 2021
An anti-casino group plans to sue over Florida's gaming compact with an indigenous group announced last spring.
Governor stresses ‘significant impacts’ of Biden administration in visit with Haaland
By Karen Kidd | Aug 21, 2021
Wyoming is suing the U.S.
'Brave' Federal firefighters to see pay increase Aug. 24
By Karen Kidd | Aug 20, 2021
Paying almost 15,000 federal firefighters at least $15 an hour, following President Joe Biden's recently implemented pay initiatives, will help hire and maintain the nation's wildfire fighting force, Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in an Aug. 17 news release.
Haaland: Department of Interior 'is very focused' on clean energy, 'many other areas'
By Karen Kidd | Jun 25, 2021
It isn't clear how much time elected officials spent discussing offshore wind energy development, a proposed industrial salmon farm, backlogged national park maintenance and other controversial issues during Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland's Maine visit last week.
Haaland: $4.2 billion for Indian Affairs programs in Biden's fiscal 2022 budget is an 'investment' in native communities
By Karen Kidd | Jun 24, 2021
The approximately $4.2 billion included in President Joe Biden's fiscal 2022 budget for Indian Affairs programs in the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is one of the best ways to invest in those communities, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in an announcement earlier this month.
Land transferred to the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust after 'more than 20 years' could provide 400 homesteads
By Karen Kidd | Jun 24, 2021
Federal land in Ewa Beach recently transferred to the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust to settle a longstanding $16.9 million debt could potentially provide up to 400 homesteads for Native Hawaiian families, according to a recent announcement.
