Topic: U.S. Department of the Interior

CITES meeting rejects protection for marine species

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meeting in Qatar rejected protection for marine species, including sharks, bluefin tuna, and coral, disappointing the US, environmentalists, and marine scientists.

No trade ban for declining bluefin tuna

Efforts to halt the decline of Atlantic bluefin tuna received a blow Thursday, as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species voted against a trade ban.

Bluefin tuna ban tops concerns at CITES endangered species meeting

The battle over a proposed bluefin tuna ban intensifies as the 175-nation Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) gets under way in Qatar.

US supports trade ban on bluefin tuna

The US government announced it will support a proposed ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna.

Governors meet at White House about Asian carp

Federal authorities are proposing to control, but not close, Illinois shipping locks in an effort to prevent the Asian carp from infiltrating the Great Lakes. Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm did not agree with the plan.

Will drilling more wells in California help or hurt?

A $40 million federal stimulus project to drill up to 50 new wells in California moves forward despite drying aquifers and community complaints.

The Monitor's View: After health care, Obama must arm-twist Senate on climate bill

Vote in Senate soon against EPA action on global warming requires him to prove that carbon limits will boost the economy and create jobs. After the Copenhagen failure, he has a weak hand.

Brown pelicans are no longer endangered

After decades on the US Endangered Species list, American brown pelicans have made a comeback.

U.S. Forest Service says trees can slow global warming, but wildfires a concern

Although forests help slow global warming, storing enough carbon to offset about 16 percent of the nation's fossil fuel emissions, wildfires can produce massive amounts of carbon dioxide.

America's national parks face challenges

Shifting climates and needed upkeep are issues facing America’s treasured spots.

Hybrid man-eating pythons? Florida is on alert.

Scientists worry that two species of nonnative pythons now near the Everglades could breed, yielding more aggressive offspring.

Mike Duvall sex scandal: Did he break lobbying rules?

The GOP California lawmaker who was caught on video making sexual boasts is being investigated for a reported tryst with an energy lobbyist.

Endangered Florida panthers feel the squeeze

The big cats need plenty of space, which can put them in conflict with expanding development in the state.

Wolf update: Judge rules that hunts can continue

How's Obama faring in the Rocky Mountain West?

The president, in Montana on Friday and Colorado on Saturday, has so far taken care not to alienate 'New West' swing states. But rumblings are nonetheless afoot.

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Washington joins python chase in Florida

A new federal program will allow snakes to be hunted in the Everglades and other US lands in south Florida.

Six western states named solar-energy hotbeds

Democrats struggling for consensus on climate bills

With competing bills in the House and Senate, Democrats struggle to agree on key climate and energy reforms.

Obama promises 600,000 new jobs from stimulus spending

Only $37 billion of the $787 billion has been spent so far. Confusing provisions and the sheer size of the bill have created delays.

How Obama plans to create 600,000 jobs

Stimulus spending this summer will be guided by Vice President Joe Biden's 'Roadmap to recovery,' which he presented to the president Monday.

Polar bear ruling brings Obama and Palin together like Spring love

The gray wolf heads back to court

US considers pika protection due to warming