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Climate · United StatesMaine River Reopens to Endangered Salmon After Dam Removal
The removal of the last dam on Maine's Narraguagus River has created prime habitat for endangered Atlantic salmon. However, conservationists caution that climate change presents significant challenges to the species' long-term comeback.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Proposes Rescinding Roadless Rule
The Trump administration has proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which protects 45 million acres of national forest land. Conservation groups warn this could endanger hundreds of species and impact water sources.
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Earthjustice sues US to block deep-sea mining leases off American Samoa
Earthjustice filed a federal lawsuit on 18 August 2026 to halt the US government’s auction of 33 million acres of seabed off American Samoa for deep-sea mining. The suit argues the plan threatens endangered species and violates environmental laws, while the Trump administration seeks to expedite permits despite international calls for a moratorium.
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Science & Tech · United StatesTrump-backed US bill could delay right whale protections until 2035, DFO memo warns
A May memo from Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans warns that a US bill, backed by Donald Trump, could delay protections for the North Atlantic right whale until 2035. The species, with fewer than 400 individuals remaining, faces extinction risks from ship strikes and fishing gear entanglements.
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