Parks, trails and even public swimming pools all over the country are funded by a federal program that many Americans have never even heard about, and it’s about to expire.
State officials are criticizing an anticipated EPA proposal that would roll back Obama-era mileage standards designed to combat climate-changing emissions.
Environmentalists and lawmakers from both parties welcomed the announcement, saying it was an overdue move by an official who sought to undermine the mission of the agency he headed.
President Trump’s proposed 2,000-mile long, 30-foot high border wall would impact more than the landscape. It could bring an end to the species that live in its path.
President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act in 1973 with broad bi-partisan support. Now, the landmark legislation is being targeted by industry, with support from the GOP. What happens next could determine the fate of hundreds of endangered species.
The Farm Bill provides funding for farm projects to protect water quality and creating habitat. The House version of the bill cuts nearly $800 million from these programs over 10 years.
