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With ocean waters projected to rise five feet by 2100, the regulations put on hold would have required new shore homes and substantial remodels to be built four feet higher than current FEMA standards.

After months of complaints from business and political leaders about new coastal management rules, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is now facing blistering criticism from environmental advocates for agreeing to a one-year delay and new review of regulations intended to prepare the state for sea-level rise and more flooding.

In New Jersey, Sherrill Agrees to Delay Protections Against Sea Level Rise

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Alligator Alcatraz Emissions Threaten Human Health, Violate Clean Air Act, Lawsuit Claims

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The air pollution is associated with the more than 200 diesel-burning generators powering the Everglades migrant detention facility, along with 100 diesel-burning lighting towers.

A new federal lawsuit contends emissions at the Everglades migrant detention site known as Alligator Alcatraz, associated with more than 200 diesel-burning generators and 100 diesel-burning lighting towers, are harmful to human health and the environment and violate the Clean Air Act.

Alligator Alcatraz Emissions Threaten Human Health, Violate Clean Air Act, Lawsuit Claims

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DOE Restarts Home Efficiency Rebates, and Electrification Is the Biggest Loser

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New rules for the $8.8 billion in program funding no longer promote electric home heating.

Federal energy efficiency rebate programs will no longer cover a switch from fossil fuels to electricity for heating, according to long-awaited guidance from the Department of Energy.

DOE Restarts Home Efficiency Rebates, and Electrification Is the Biggest Loser

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Logging Project Near Yellowstone Could Threaten Wildlife Habitat and Tourist-Dependent Businesses

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The U.S. Forest Service is using emergency authority to advance the Bear Palmer Forest Health Project, but opponents say the streamlined process could negatively affect forest recovery, wildlife and area businesses.

A proposed federal logging project in the forests bordering Yellowstone National Park is drawing growing concern from local residents, business owners and conservation advocates who fear it could have lasting impacts on wildlife habitat, recreation and tourism in one of Montana’s most iconic landscapes.

Logging Project Near Yellowstone Could Threaten Wildlife Habitat and Tourist-Dependent Businesses

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