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Asia [11]

New Mexico Official Stops New Oil, Gas Drilling On State Land Near Chaco [12]

"State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has put a halt to new oil and gas leasing on some 73,000 acres of state trust land near the Chaco Culture National Historic Park in Northwest New Mexico, saying the move will help protect archaeological and cultural resources of the state’s pueblos and tribes."

Energy & Fuel [13]

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Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [15]

Source: Santa Fe New Mexican [16], 05/02/2019

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Between the Lines: Forging a Future for a ‘Forgotten River’ [17]

Washington, D.C.’s long-neglected Anacostia River bears both tragedy and beauty. And author Krista Schlyer plumbs its depths in her most recent book, “River of Redemption.” In this Between the Lines, she speaks of her connection to the urban waterway, as well as her latest reporting on the environmental impact of the border wall.

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Track Wetlands Stories with National Inventory Tool [32]

As a battle brews over which U.S. waters are protected, environmental journalists can use an invaluable national database to pinpoint vulnerable wetlands. This week’s TipSheet has more on the National Wetlands Inventory, the backstory on wetlands protection, why it matters, and reporting resources and story ideas.

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Indigenous Women Lead Untraditional Fight For Land Rights In Brazil [35]

"Brazil’s indigenous women have been overturning tradition to step into the spotlight and lead an international push to defend their tribal land rights, which are up against the greatest threat they have faced in years under right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro."

Activism [19]

Public [3]

South America [36]

Source: Reuters [37], 04/30/2019

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"The Blackfeet Nation Is Trying To Open Its Own National Park" [38]

"Members of the Blackfeet Nation want tourists to understand how the story of Glacier National Park is really the story of their nation."

Public [3]

Source: hcn [39], 04/26/2019

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"Wildfires, Invasive Grass Threaten Future of Western Sagebrush" [40]

"A grand duel is taking place out West, but no cowboys are involved. It’s between the native sagebrush, which has dominated the Western landscape for more 12,000 years, and a newer, highly invasive and flammable species called cheatgrass."

Disasters [41]

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Source: Bloomberg Environment [42], 04/25/2019

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Interior Watchdog Probes 6 Trump Appointees On Possible Misconduct [43]

"The Interior Department’s Office of Inspector General has opened an investigation into whether six of President Trump’s appointees have violated federal ethics rules by engaging with their former employers or clients on department-related business."

Economy & Business [44]

Energy & Fuel [13]

Public [3]

Source: Washington Post [45], 04/24/2019

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Protecting Journalists from Attack, Info Row at Interior, PIO Standards and More [46]

Do we need a bill to criminalize attacks against those who report the news? Some Dems in Congress think so. And the Interior Department is at the center of a conflicts over freedom of information involving lobbying contacts with the newly confirmed secretary. The latest WatchDog has those developments, plus more.

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Is Your Favorite River Endangered? Check the List. [52]

The latest release of the annual endangered rivers list provides boatloads of environmental reporting angles, including climate change-related threats like flooding and drought. This week’s TipSheet has the backstory and the new top-10 list, plus 10 suggested starting points for stories and a half-dozen key reporting resources.

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