US politicsfromHigh Country News1 month agoWestern states step up to save their wetlands - High Country NewsThe Sackett v. EPA decision significantly reduces protections for wetlands and streams in the U.S.
fromMiami Herald1 month agoHow much do wetlands like the Everglades protect private properties?Wetlands are crucial for flood protection in South Florida.
CaliforniafromLos Angeles Times2 months agoCalifornia turns on water to create new wetlands on the shore of the shrinking Salton SeaCalifornia begins a major project to create wetlands at the Salton Sea to combat dust and provide wildlife habitat.
Lawfromwww.nytimes.com3 months agoChevron Must Pay $745 Million for Coastal Damages, Louisiana Jury RulesChevron must pay $745 million for environmental damage to wetlands, influencing future lawsuits against other fossil fuel companies.
EnvironmentfromFast Company4 months agoEPA likely to further limit federal protections for wetlandsThe Trump administration is reevaluating the Clean Water Act potentially to limit wetland protections further.
fromNature10 months agoHundreds of methane super-sources pinpointed in satellite dataNew algorithms can effectively detect and monitor methane emissions from various sources.The identification of high-emission areas is crucial in tackling climate change.