Topic: Bureau of Land Management

Earth Talk: Sizing up oil shale as a possible resource

Energy source or more trouble for the environment?

Obama stalls Bush drilling plans

The new administration has moved quickly to reverse or delay Bush policy on drilling and pollution.

Greens mixed on Obama's Interior, Agriculture picks

Barack Obama announced two more cabinet picks Wednesday – former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack for Agriculture secretary and Colorado Senator Ken Salazar for Interior secretary – drawing both praise and criticism from environmental groups.

Environmentalists send their wish list to Obama

Twenty-eight green groups compile 359 pages of suggestions, hoping for a green revival post-Bush.

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From stem cells to emissions, Obama set to reverse Bush policies

The president-elect will issue many executive orders soon after taking office. Experts say he’ll reward traditional party constituencies but tread lightly when it comes to national security.

Bush’s parting moves on the environment

Last-minute rule changes would weaken environmental protections, critics say.

Are some solar projects no longer ‘green’?

Conservationists worry that a plan for the Mojave desert will upset species’ habitats.

New rays of hope for solar power’s future

High cost of fossil fuel and advanced technology improve this energy source’s prospects.

Do uranium mines belong near Grand Canyon?

Mining companies stake claims on federal land adjoining the park, while opponents say drinking water will be at risk.

Why US parks put land purchases on hold

Some 1.8 million acres inside and abutting national parks are at risk of development.

Off-road-vehicle bans seem to please no one

Environmentalists say latest national-forest restrictions are too lax; ORV fans say they’re too strict.

US calls off solar moratorium

The Bureau of Land Management has backed down on its freeze on solar projects on public lands.

Citing environmental concerns, US freezes new solar plant construction

The New York Times reports that the Bureau of Land Management has placed a two-year moratorium on new solar projects on public land, saying that it needs to study their environmental impact.

In Colorado, an unlikely alliance against drilling

Plans to open up a swath of wilderness are bringing hunters and environmentalists together – and reshaping state politics.

Grand Canyon site of renewed mining rush

The Monitor's View: Armed to kill in national parks?

A rule that would allow visitors to carry loaded guns in US parks should be shot down.

Congress moves closer to preserving Western beauty

It is considering designating millions of US-owned acres as a permanent conservation system.

Ecoterror resurfaces with Seattle arsons

The destruction of four luxury homes Monday suggest the involvement of the extremist Earth Liberation Front.

Stashing seeds in 'Noah's fridge'

Researchers worldwide are collecting seeds from wild plants to guard against the ravages of climate change.

Stashing seeds in 'Noah's fridge'

Researchers worldwide are collecting seeds from wild plants to guard against the ravages of climate change.