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Sources of banned CFCs found through their advertising
Foam insulation manufacturers were shockingly open about CFC-11 use. By Scott K. Johnson.
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How I Became Afraid to Visit National Parks
I didn’t know that I have been contributing to the crumbling infrastructure of our national parks. By Mike Ervin.
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Did Flint’s Water Crisis Damage Kids’ Brains?
Third-grade reading proficiency has plunged in the lead-poisoned city, setting off a debate about the possible causes. By Emily Atkin.
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We’re thinking about internet freedom in all the wrong ways
There is no public space on the internet. This needs to change. By Navneet Alang.
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The Treasures of Chaco Canyon Are Threatened by Drilling
One of the nation’s most significant cultural sites could be at risk from planned oil and gas extraction nearby. By Richard Moe.
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Comcast hints at plan for paid fast lanes after net neutrality repeal
Comcast still won't block or throttle—but paid prioritization may be on the way. By Jon Brodkin.
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The Plot to Loot America’s Wilderness
A little-known bureaucrat named James Cason is reshaping the Department of the Interior. By Adam Federman.
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See the Wild Places That May Lose Protections as National Monuments
Four protected areas could shrink and six others could be opened to mining, logging, and fishing, based on new recommendations to President Trump. By Laura Parker.
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Endangered Species Act is under assault
Who questioned the decrease in passenger pigeons which had soared in such numbers that their bird clouds covered the midday sun and darkened miles of sky? By Sue Small.
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House Committee Advances GOP Legislation Attacking National Forest Protections
The bill would devastate national forests by gutting endangered species protections, limiting public comment and environmental review and increase logging. By Brett Hart.
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New threats to public lands endanger America's unique wildlife corridors
Mule deer, pronghorn and other animals rely on unbroken migration routes for food and survival, a necessity now in jeopardy as Trump pushes for development. By Oliver Milman.
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Five politicians determined to give away America’s public lands
A small but vocal cohort is leading efforts to transfer federal land to the states. Is your congressional representative on the list? By Oliver Milman.
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Grand Canyon at risk as Arizona officials ask Trump to end uranium mining ban
Powerful regional officials to ask administration to end 20-year ban, saying it is unlawful and inhibits economic opportunity. By Joanna Walters.
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Presidents can't undo national monuments, new study says
As Utah political leaders continue predicting President Donald Trump will shrink or even erase the new Bears Ears National Monument, a soon-to-be published legal analysis concludes that presidents have no authority to mess with monuments… By Brian Maffly.
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‘This is our land’: New Mexico’s tribal groups gear up to fight for their home
President Trump’s decision to review the designations of 27 national monuments has raised fears of a corporate giveaway – and the pueblos of the Rio Grande valley are worried. By Edward Helmore.
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U.S. Forest Service ready to approve controversial Arizona copper mine
The giant open-pit project will dig up 90,000 tons of ore daily, producing 1.25 billion tons of waste. By Sarah Okeson.
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Trump Boasts 500,000 New Jobs—But Threatens 7.6 Million
The long-term impact of the president’s first 100 days could destroy an industry with more jobs than oil and gas and automotive combined. Yep, you guessed it: outdoor rec. By Wes Siler.
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Republicans move to sell off 3.3m acres of national land, sparking rallies
Land totaling the size of Connecticut has been targeted in a new bill in the Republican House, uniting hunters and conservationists in opposition. By Caty Enders.
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Congress moves to give away national lands, discounting billions in revenue and millions of jobs
Though recreation on public lands creates $646bn in economic stimulus and 6.1m jobs, Republicans are setting in motion a giveaway of Americans’ birthright. By Heather Hansman.
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Rule easing public lands transfer concerns hunters, others
A change in U.S. House rules making it easier to transfer millions of acres of federal public lands to states is worrying hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts. By Keith Ridler.
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