Biden Environmental Challenge: Filling Vacant Scientist JobsBiden Environmental Challenge: Filling Vacant Scientist JobsThe loss of scientists who left during the Trump administration is hampering enforcing rules against polluters and finishing vital climate research.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bureau of Land Management Approves Routes for Wyoming CO2 PipelinesBureau of Land Management Approves Routes for Wyoming CO2 PipelinesInterior Secretary David Bernhardt signed the plans on Jan. 15.Associated PressAssociated Press
BLM Approves 5,000-Well Oil and Gas Field in Converse CountyBLM Approves 5,000-Well Oil and Gas Field in Converse CountyA previous government study noted that the project calls for exemptions to operate in sage grouse and raptor habitat.Associated PressAssociated PressTom MortonTom Morton
Trump Plans Would Ease Protections for Sage Grouse in the WestTrump Plans Would Ease Protections for Sage Grouse in the WestThe ground-dwelling greater sage grouse is at the center of a bitter conflict between the administration and conservationists.Associated PressAssociated Press
Feds Accuse Yellowstone Guide With Violations; Attorney Calls Charges BogusFeds Accuse Yellowstone Guide With Violations; Attorney Calls Charges BogusEach of these misdemeanor violations is punishable by a jail term of up to six months.Tom MortonTom Morton
Yellowstone National Park Employees Are Removing Gas-contaminated SoilYellowstone National Park Employees Are Removing Gas-contaminated SoilThe tanker truck rolled on its side on Aug. 27.Associated PressAssociated Press
President to Withdraw William Perry Pendley Nomination as BLM HeadPresident to Withdraw William Perry Pendley Nomination as BLM HeadPendley, a former oil industry and property rights attorney from Wyoming, has been acting as the director of the agency for more than a year.Associated PressAssociated PressTom MortonTom Morton
Judge Orders Dakota Access Pipeline Shut Down Pending ReviewJudge Orders Dakota Access Pipeline Shut Down Pending ReviewThe pipeline has been carrying oil for three years.Associated PressAssociated Press
Casper Has Reopened Recycling Depots, Baler at LandfillCasper Has Reopened Recycling Depots, Baler at LandfillAll solid waste services are now open to the public.Tom MortonTom Morton
Russia Detains Managers of Plant That Spilled Fuel in ArcticRussia Detains Managers of Plant That Spilled Fuel in ArcticThe leak occurred when a storage tank collapsed on May 29.Associated PressAssociated Press