Latest News
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 22, 2023
On July 28, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declined to comment when asked on the approval status of Natural Asset Companies, giving no timeline on when a decision could be expected or where the filing is at in the process.
By BD | Aug 22, 2023
Vermont recently passed the Community Resilience and Biodiversity Protection Act, which sets a goal to conserve 30% of Vermont’s land area by 2030 and 50% of its land area by 2050, which goes beyond President Biden’s 30x30 plan, the Vermont Public news site reported. Critics, including American Stewards of Liberty, say the law is governmental overreach.
By Marty Farmer | Aug 21, 2023
Kerry White of Citizens for Balanced Use urged landowners to be skeptical of entering into conservation easements with land trusts in a recent interview.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 21, 2023
Under the Antiquities Act, President Biden designated the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in northern Arizona on August 8, creating the country's newest National Monument and marking the fifth National Monument created by President Biden.
By Samantha Anderson | Aug 18, 2023
President Joe Biden recently designated a new Arizona national monument in the Grand Canyon, granting 1 million acres of land to Tribal nations, furthering his pledge on climate resilience and conservation.
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 7, 2023
“No Farmers No Food” examines Agenda 2030 and global food crisis
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 4, 2023
The federal government has published draft guidelines to assist public agencies in incorporating ecosystem services into their cost-benefit analyses. On Aug. 1, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) published the draft and opened it up to comments from the public.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 20, 2023
Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr told House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy that groups forming climate-based regulations aren't being transparent, he said during a hearing on July 18.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), chairman of the Subcommittee on Federal Lands, said he opposes President Joe Biden's 30x30 initiative, saying he instead supports a "sunset clause," which would mean the federal government shouldn't simply be able grab land that could be put to commercial use.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Utah Rep. Ken Ivory, R-39th, said the American Lands Council’s (ALC) proposed National State Lands Act is the best solution for land conservation.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
The Congressional Western Caucus said the 2023 Farm Bill should be focused on programs that work well and are proven effective – rather than siphoning funding and technical staff for unproven climate projects.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Utah Rep. Ken Ivory recently released a slide presentation that argued for local ownership and management of federal government lands.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 14, 2023
Lawyer Jonathan Wood: Voluntary conservation works best and should be the first option, and administration indicates support for it
By Donna Rolando | Jun 13, 2023
From fires creating toxic air to multitudes of wildlife on the brink, it’s easy to conclude the planet is in danger.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 11, 2023
A U.S. Supreme Court decision released May 25 has encouraged some opponents of President Biden’s sweeping 30x30 initiative to set aside vast amounts of land for conservation purposes.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 8, 2023
According to a report from The White House website, the 30x30 initiative is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s America the Beautiful plan and aims to conserve at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 7, 2023
The Biden administration’s 30x30 conservation initiative seeks to expand the extent of land that is held by the federal government.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed a new rule called “Conservation and Landscape Health” designed to bolster the progress of managing public lands for multiple uses, by prioritizing health and resilience of ecosystems across the country, according to the Federal Register.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A new report released by World Bank on May 10 suggests that Africa can use its abundance of natural resources, such as minerals, oil, gas and rare metals, to catapult itself to new levels of prosperity.
By Federal Newswire | May 25, 2023
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in favor of the Sackett family in their long-standing legal conflict with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This decision, part of the Sackett v. EPA case, dismisses the "significant nexus" test that defined "navigable waters" under the Clean Water Act. The ruling clarifies federal authority, reducing conflicts between landowners, conservationists, and regulators.
