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U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland addresses the Tribal Nations Summit from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, D.C., U.S. November 15, 2021. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS

Politics Jun 08

Interior Department to phase out single-use plastics at national parks

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Nation Apr 24

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Betty Reid Soskin, oldest active National Park ranger, retires

Betty Reid Soskin had the distinction of being the oldest active National Park ranger in the country, until she retired last month at the age of 100. She led public programs at the Rosie the Riveter-WWII Home Front National Historical…

By Geoff Bennett

Nation Nov 13

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The off-season sights and sounds of Acadia National Park

For a year, Rich MacDonald cataloged every bird he saw in his home county of Hancock, Maine, which includes the famous Acadia National Park. His so-called ‘big year’ is cataloged in his book, “Little Big Year, Chasing Acadia’s Birds.” MacDonald…

By Hari Sreenivasan, Sam Weber

Science Jun 30

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Climate change is ‘fundamentally’ altering Yellowstone’s ecosystem

A new report details global warming’s impact on Yellowstone Park, changes that have begun to fundamentally alter its famed ecosystem and threaten everything from its forests to Old Faithful geyser. Such troubling shifts are occurring in national parks across the…

By Adam Popescu, Yale Environment 360

Nation May 17

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Should Native Americans control national parks? Examining an argument for reparations

Trekking to and through a national park is one of the joys of an American summer. As COVID restrictions lift, millions are expected to explore the great outdoors. Now, a provocative article examines the deeper history of how these parks…

By Stephanie Sy, Alison Thoet

Aug 04

WATCH: Trump signs Great American Outdoors Act

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation that will devote nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands.

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Jul 22

Congress passes sprawling plan to boost conservation, parks

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Supporters say the measure, known as the Great American Outdoors Act, would be the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly 50 years.

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Jul 22

Sierra Club calls out founder John Muir for racist views

By Brian Melley, Associated Press

The Oakland, California-based environmental group said Wednesday that Muir was part of the group's history perpetuating white supremacy.

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Jun 17

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The Senate just passed a historic environmental bill. Here’s what’s in it

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed an act that provides funding for national parks and public lands. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details of the legislation, including where the money will come from, and what else…

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Jun 17

Senate approves $2.8 billion plan to boost conservation, parks

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The Senate has approved a bipartisan bill that would double spending on a popular conservation program and devote nearly $2 billion a year to improve and maintain national parks.

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