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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweeping new initiative spearheaded by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum aims to harness Alaska’s untapped energy resources in a move poised to redefine energy independence and boost economic …
Unleashing Alaska’s Hidden Wealth: Bold Plan Promises Energy Independence and Jobs for Generations! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has announced a historic, permanent pay increase for federal and tribal wildland firefighters. The change comes amidst growing wildfire threats, as larger …
Permanent Pay Increase Announced for Wildland Firefighters Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has approved a federal mining plan modification that will extend the operational life of the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, …
Spring Creek Mine Expansion Approved, Extending Operational Life by 16 Years Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump recently issued an executive order directing the restoration of historical names for two iconic U.S. landmarks, a move aimed at preserving what he …
Trump Executive Order Restores Historic Names to Iconic U.S. Landmarks Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI), has released the country’s first National …
U.S. Agencies Unveil National One Health Framework to Combat Zoonotic Diseases Read More
VOWINCKEL, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has successfully plugged an orphaned gas well in Clarion County that had contaminated a local family’s drinking water. The initiative …
Urgent Action: Pennsylvania DEP Tackles Dangerous Orphan Wells, Secures Major Funding Boost! Read More
MESA, AZ — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland recently announced the delisting of the Apache trout from the federal endangered species list, marking the first time a sportfish and …
Unveiling the Triumph: How the Apache Trout Escaped Extinction’s Grip Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has earmarked $76.4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to tackle the pressing issue of orphaned oil and gas wells …
What’s Behind the $76.4 Million Push to Clean Up Pennsylvania’s Orphaned Wells? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior recently greenlit the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project, marking the ninth commercial-scale offshore wind venture approved under the Biden administration. …
U.S. Approves Atlantic Shores South Wind Project, Boosting Clean Energy Goals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major move to combat climate change, improve public health, and stimulate economic growth, the Department of the Interior recently announced a $50.5 million investment to …
Biden Administration Invests $50.5 Million to Address Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells, Boosting Jobs and Reducing Climate Impact Read More