Threats
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A huge solar power plant threatens rare plants and animals. There has been much discussion about renewable energy sources and large wind and solar projects. The problems with many of these projects are manyfold. One, there will be no decommissioning of any coal fired or other polluting/greenhouse gas emitting power plants as mitigation. Two, the…
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25-million acres of public land said operating under illegal BLM plans- Conservationists decry ranching impact on sage grouse populations. By Scott Sonner. Associated Press Writer Needless to say, this is no small piece of litigation. Thanks to Advocates for the West for permission to use the map.
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The two condors are still alive but suffer from lead poisoning from ingested lead and wounds from shotgun pellets. $40,500 reward offered in shooting of 2 California condors LA Times
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Incident spotlights security vulnerability of centralized energy production and distribution This country is amidst a fundamental cross-roads when it comes to energy development. Many, including those in Washington, are straddling a dirty green line, a compromise of wildlife habitat and public lands to facilitate Salazar’s ambitious “moon shot” – the expeditious development of centralized renewable energy…
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Bill passes key State Senate committee 7-2- The bighorn is in big trouble in Idaho with the population dropping from 6,500 in 1990 to about 3,500 today. One full curl bighorn ram can be worth as much as an entire band of sheep. Bill would prohibit bighorns in sheep grazing areas. AP In an April…
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Question from earlier post answered- Story: Officials will remove oil from two massive storage tanks near the base of erupting Mount Redoubt. CNN. Earlier on this blog: Palin & Chevron; Spill Disaster in the Making
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Judge Lodge mandates a “status review” for rare whitefish. Major impacts expected if fish is listed- Judge orders protection review for Idaho fish. By Todd Dvorak. Associated Press Writer. Judge rules in favor of whitefish. By Jason Kauffman. Idaho Mountain Express. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service told to reconsider ESA listing for Mackay area fish…
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U. student hoped for mercy from Obama’s team, but no luck- Bogus bidder: BLM auction monkey-wrencher faces two felonies. Drilling . U. student hoped for mercy from Obama’s team, but no luck. By Patty Henetz. The Salt Lake Tribune. Added 4/4/2009. Did DeChristopher’s outspokenness seal his fate? By Patty Henetz. The Salt Lake Tribune. Is…