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The latest research reveals alarming levels of contamination in northeastern Tennessee waterways, by the chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. Many communities and ecosystems are exposed to PFAS in soil, surface water, groundwater and air. Dan Firth, chair of the solid waste and mining committee for the Tennessee chapter of the Sierra Club, said they collected 20 water samples from lakes and rivers around Kingsport and Johnson City, and about 60% tested positive for t...

A group of conservation, sporting and land-stewardship organizations calls the U.S. Forest Services move to conserve old-growth forests a "good first step." The plan aims to use a science-based management plan to address climate change and other threats to forests, affecting millions of acres of trees in Montana. Frank Szollosi, executive director of the Montana Wildlife Federation, said in Montana, the old-growth management plan would be part of a broader effort to help tree...

Individuals and environmental groups have had their input on NV Energys 2024 Integrated Resource Plan, which some say will play a big role in the states energy future. The feedback session was mandated under Assembly Bill 524 which passed last year to increase transparency and engage Nevadans in energy decisions. NV Energy says one of its biggest challenges will be meeting the states rapidly growing power demands, while also ensuring reliability, affordability and sustainability. ...

An Arizona conservationist is lauding the U.S. Forest Service for announcing what some are calling a "historic proposal" to conserve old-growth forests. Michael Cravens, advocacy and conservation director with the Arizona Wildlife Federation, called the plan "pragmatic and based in science." He added that the inventorying of mature and old-growth forests is a crucial step in making Arizonas forests more resilient against the impacts of wildfires and drought,...

Energy experts and economists do not expect the new draft of the Integrated Resource Plan to do much to end load shedding anytime soon.

Cabinet only approved the plan in the second week of December, although government missed various own deadlines with the delay.

Ameren and Evergy will likely continue pursuing goals like new solar facilities and rate changes, despite some pushback.

1975, when they were considering these efficiency standards they were supposed to consider that the technology was really feasible and that there was an economic justification for it. But today thats beginning to be blurred and we know, certainly, at epa when they consider it, they certainly dont consider whether its technologically feasible or economically justified. So if we wanted to have a more balanced approach what were trying to do is hear from people who are involved in this on a daily b...

The final Moffat County commissioners meeting of 2023 was held on Tuesday and marked a crucial step for the city and county in their continued efforts to navigate Tri-State’s looming closure of Craig Station. The...

Africa’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels for economic growth, set against the backdrop of strict environmental regulations and emissions-reduction targets, creates a perfect storm of...