Yellow star thistle, knapweed to do likewise-
On the plus side, it will get too hot for cheatgrass in some places, but it may be replaced by another invasive — red brome.
Cheatgrass will migrate with climate change. LA Times.
Continue Reading →Paleontology provisions threaten bill-
This is a big surprise.
Because the House leadership wants to pass the bill under suspension of the rules, it requires a 2/3 majority. If it can’t muster that, it goes to regular order, perhaps pushing the bill’s consideration months into the future.*
Folks will recall that the massive […]
Continue Reading →20,000 jobs in 90 days for a billion dollars doing what has needed to be done for decades-
A proposal from Defenders of Wildlife.
* $443 million for removing non-native, invasive species and restoring native habitat: 5,644 jobs
* $243 million for dramatically improving the energy efficiency of existing facilities: 5,103 jobs
* […]
Continue Reading →The folks in Harry Reid’s hometown are not thrilled about plans for wind turbine development-
An interesting story from basinandrangewatch.org.
Government Scoping Meeting: Residents React to Industrial Wind Farm Proposal. By LMC
Searchlight, Nevada area map.
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