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Interior Dept. to Put Wind and Solar Projects Through Stricter Political Review

Industry groups said the directive could create new delays and bottlenecks for renewable energy projects across the country.

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Wind tower components on a lot in Newton, Iowa, this month.

Trump Order Creates ‘Make America Beautiful Again’ Commission to Open Protected Land

The Make America Beautiful Again panel will be led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

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The administration announced plans in June to eliminate federal protections across millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness, including Tongass National Forest in Sitka, Alaska.

Park Service Is Left Short-Staffed in Peak Travel Season

Layoffs and departures after pressure from the Trump administration have left sites struggling, with the remaining employees each doing the work of two or three people.

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A National Park Service custodian cleaning a bathroom in Yosemite National Park in February. At another national park, in Colorado, all the custodial staff have been fired and the other staff members have had to take on their duties.
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