Animal groups urge tourists not to travel to Wyoming after man beats wolf and takes it to bar

Animal groups urge tourists not to travel to Wyoming after man beats wolf and takes it to bar

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) As Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park opens for the busy summer season, wildlife advocates are leading calls for a boycott of the conservative ranching state over laws that …

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U.S. advances Nevada lithium mine review amid concerns about endangered wildflowers

U.S. advances Nevada lithium mine review amid concerns about endangered wildflowers

RENO, Nev. (AP) The Biden administration has taken a major step toward expediting environmental review of what could be a third U.S. lithium mine, with conservationists expected to raise concerns …

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US says prehistoric lake sturgeon are not endangered despite calls from conservationists

US says prehistoric lake sturgeon are not endangered despite calls from conservationists

MADISON, Wis. (AP) Federal wildlife officials announced Monday that lake sturgeons do not need Endangered Species Act protection and said a stocking program has helped return the prehistoric fish to …

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EPA designates 2 permanent chemicals as hazardous, eligible for Superfund cleanup

EPA designates 2 permanent chemicals as hazardous, eligible for Superfund cleanup

Washington (AP) Environmental Protection Agency Two permanent chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foam were designated as hazardous substances on Friday, a move aimed at ensuring faster cleanup of …

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Feast after flight: Study shows reindeer’s eyesight evolved to spot favorite foods

Feast after flight: Study shows reindeer's eyesight evolved to spot favorite foods

CONCORD, New Hampshire (AP) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer may have millions of carrots ready for him on Christmas Eve, but what about the rest of the year? Finding food in …

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