Media Blackout Ordered For EPA Employees During Trump Transition
The Trump administration has ordered a temporary media blackout for the Environmental Protection Agency as its transition team gets into place.
Environment
Activists Prepare To Fight Pipeline Plans, Again
Environmentalists say they'll fight President Trump's move to revive two controversial oil pipelines. In North Dakota, the Standing Rock Sioux protested for months to block the Dakota Access project.
California Eyes Climate Leadership Role, But Trump's EPA Holds A Key On Cars
California Gov. Jerry Brown is vowing to lead the nation on climate change, as the Trump administration pulls back. But Trump's EPA could get in California's way over tougher car rules.
Trump's Move On Keystone XL, Dakota Access Outrages Activists
President Trump indicated that potential deals between the pipeline companies and the federal government would be renegotiated, with the goal of allowing construction to move forward.
Trump Takes Executive Action Designed To Speed Approval Of Oil Pipelines
President Donald Trump took executive action designed to speed approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline and the Dakota Access Pipeline. Opponents say they will challenge the projects at every step.
Trump Gives Green Light To Keystone, Dakota Access Pipelines
The pipelines had been blocked by the Obama administration, and President Trump's actions reignited the energy vs. environment debate.
'Like High-Definition From The Heavens'; NOAA Releases New Images Of Earth
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the first public images from its new weather satellite. The agency says the satellite's data will lead to more accurate weather forecasts.
To Fight Coastal Damage, Louisiana Parishes Pushed To Sue Energy Industry
Louisiana has a $90 billion plan to fight coastal erosion. Gov. John Bel Edwards says suing oil and gas firms, which have contributed to the damage, will help foot the bill. But he faces obstacles.
Invasive Fern In Florida Threatens To Take Down More Than Just Trees
The tenacious Old World climbing fern — native to Africa, Asia and Australia — is toppling trees as it swamps the state. It also threatens to derail a national wildlife refuge.
Destructive Storms Soak, Batter And Bury Communities Around The Country
Apparent tornadoes killed at least 19 people in the South, nearly 4 inches of rain caused mudslides in California and a storm is dumping snow and rain from the Mid-Atlantic through the Northeast.