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Politics · United StatesNative communities concerned over Mount Taylor uranium mining
Native communities in northwest New Mexico are raising concerns about potential environmental damage to Mount Taylor from renewed uranium mining. The state has designated the mountain as a traditional cultural property, but the impact on mining operations remains unclear.
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Business & Economy · United StatesReno breaks ground on wastewater-to-drinking-water plant
Reno, Nevada, has begun construction on its first Advanced Purified Water Facility. The plant will treat wastewater to drinking water standards, aiming to bolster the region's water supply and lessen dependence on the Truckee River.
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Health · United StatesData center growth could cause 1,300 premature deaths, report says
A new report from the Environmental Protection Network highlights potential public health consequences of the expanding data center industry, citing federal actions that could increase pollution and health costs.
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Health · United StatesTrump administration delayed PFAS wastewater survey, ex-EPA officials claim
Two former EPA officials claim the Trump administration delayed a nationwide survey of PFAS in wastewater. The study, submitted for White House approval in October 2024, could help identify industries responsible for releasing the chemicals and inform new regulations.
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Climate · United StatesUS to lift logging limits on 44 million acres of national forest
The US Agriculture Department plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, removing logging restrictions on over 40 million acres of national forest. The move, announced by Secretary Brooke Rollins, aims to reduce wildfire risks but is opposed by environmental groups who say it will increase them.
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