WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Boulder County Audubon Society has voiced strong opposition to a proposed change in the definition of "harm" within the Endangered Species Act, warning of devastating consequences for wildlife and their habitats. The group submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service on May 18, 2025. The proposed alteration would remove language defining "significant habitat mod  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Boulder, Colorado's Open Space and Mountain Parks Department is strongly urging federal agencies to maintain the current definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. In a letter dated May 15, 2025, to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the department emphasized the critical role of habitat protection in species conservation. Dan Burke, Director of the C  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The City and County of Denver, through its Department of Aviation, has submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, expressing significant concerns about the proposed 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activities. As the owner and operator of Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, the city is particularly worried about how the permit's provisions might impact airport operations and existing sta  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12947) on March 19, 2025, by environmental policy analyst Angela C. Jones: * * * Greenhouse Gas Reporting for Carbon Injection and Sequestration Through Enhanced Oil Recovery Wells The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) requires certain facilities to report their emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). The GHGRP also requires an  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Qualcomm, a global leader in semiconductor design and 5G technology, has called on the U.S. government to carefully consider the impacts of potential tariffs under Section 232, warning that such measures could jeopardize American technological leadership. In a letter to a federal agency, the San Diego, California-based company emphasized its critical role in advancing U.S. economic and national security through innovation in semiconductors, 5G, and emerging 6G technologies.  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is speaking out against a proposed federal rule change regarding the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The organization submitted comments expressing its strong opposition, citing concerns about the potential impact on wildlife and natural habitats. "As a zoo-based conservation organization caring for many endangered species, we are concerned that the proposed rule change risks severe and potentially permanent harm to o  more