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Biden unveils plan to conserve 30% of the U.S.
With plenty of beautiful public land, will Utah play an outsized role in reaching the goal?
(Leah Hogsten | Tribune file photo) Scenic landscapes like Utah s San Rafael Swell, seen in this 2010 photo shot from the Wedge Overlook, are expected to play a role in President Joe Biden s ambitious conservation agenda that looks to protect 30% of the nation s lands and waters by 2030.
| May 8, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
President Joe Biden’s land and water conservation plan, released Thursday under the title “America the Beautiful,” highlights a preference for locally driven initiatives, tribal sovereignty, job creation, respect for private property rights and reliance on science all things that seem tailored to blunt the concerns of the West’s conservative political leaders who reflexively chafe at development restrictions on public lands.
The Earth is a fickle beast | California earthquake expert discusses Truckee event Everyone in this state should have that plan because a good-size earthquake can occur just about any place in this state at any time,” Steven Bohlen said. Author: Matthew Nuttle Updated: 5:11 PM PDT May 7, 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Residents all over Northern California were rattled by an earthquake recorded in the Truckee area Thursday night. The 4.7 magnitude temblor left some people asking questions about the quake, the area it occurred, and what to expect next.
The epicenter of the earthquake was about eight miles northwest of Truckee and 26 miles west southwest of Reno, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The initial quake was followed by a few smaller aftershocks.
Updated on May 7, 2021 at 6:33 pm
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Bay Area residents reported getting app alerts on the night of May 6 when a series of earthquakes were reported near Truckee, California. The largest of the quakes Thursday night registered as a preliminary 4.7 magnitude, with an epicenter 7.8 miles from Truckee, 27.1 miles from Reno, and several hours driving distance from cities like San Jose and San Francisco.
As of this morning, the California Governor s Office of Emergency Services said there were no reports of damages from Thursday s quakes, though Cal OES noted the events offer an important and timely reminder of why it s important to be prepared for future temblors.