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![Biden administration moves to protect old-growth forests](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-cedar-forest.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Biden administration moves to protect old-growth forests
The Biden administration is revamping all federal forest management plans to conserve old forests and put stronger limits on logging of older trees.
![Colorado Supreme Court boots Trump off state primary ballot](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/12/attachment-Trump-Riot.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Colorado Supreme Court boots Trump off state primary ballot
Polls put former President Donald Trump as a front-runner in the 2024 GOP primary, but a group of party members question whether he will be eligible for office after facing criminal charges in several courts.
![Federal judge rules against absentee state senators in Oregon](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/12/attachment-Oregon-Legislature-Capitol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Federal judge rules against absentee state senators in Oregon
Passing with 68% of the vote in November 2022, the measure disqualifies Oregon lawmakers from seeking reelection at the end of their terms if they accumulate 10 unapproved absences during a legislative session.
![Settlement ensures comprehensive recovery plan for gray wolves](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Wolves.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Settlement ensures comprehensive recovery plan for gray wolves
The Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to draft new blueprints in line with the Endangered Species Act to boost the number of gray wolves.
![New look at old study could correct Colorado River Compact flaw](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/12/attachment-Colorado-River-water.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New look at old study could correct Colorado River Compact flaw
Researchers believe the people who drew up the original Colorado River Compact ignored good science on how much water actually flows down the river annually.
![Environmentalists: Cal’s solar rules will slow renewable energy growth](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/11/attachment-oregon-solar.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Environmentalists: Cal’s solar rules will slow renewable energy growth
Environmental groups and the state's Public Utilities Commission disagreed on their interpretations on how a new solar panel rule will be implemented.
![Olympic Pipeline gasoline leak kills animals in Washington state](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/06/attachment-seattle-washington-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Olympic Pipeline gasoline leak kills animals in Washington state
The Olympic Pipeline leaked 25,000 gallons of gasoline onto a Washington state highway, with some of the fuel ending up in a creek.
![Climate summit hits impasse over demands to phase out fossil fuels](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/Climate-4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Climate summit hits impasse over demands to phase out fossil fuels
A United Nations climate summit was on the brink of ending in bitter disagreement and even collapse on Tuesday after oil-producing and developing nations said they opposed adopting a pledge to end using fossil fuels by 2050.
![Moon mining and space tourism, new geological epoch dawns](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/12/attachment-moon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Moon mining and space tourism, new geological epoch dawns
Humans have been messing with the moon since the late 1950s, but now with several countries and a number of private companies looking to intervene further, it may be time to name a new geological epoch.
![U.S. labor market shows no signs of weakness, adds 200,000 jobs](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/03/Technology-business.jpg?w=980&q=75)
U.S. labor market shows no signs of weakness, adds 200,000 jobs
Despite worries from some and hopes by others that the U.S. labor market would shrink somewhat, it rebounded again with another positive jobs report, showing a gain of nearly 200,000 jobs in November.