tribal nations
Coverage of tribal nations in the Nexus archive.
- A controversial plan to update Line 5 just suffered a major loss at the Michigan Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court vacated a key permit for Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline replacement project, ruling the state commission failed to fully assess environmental harms and public trust impacts. The decision requires a remand for a more thorough review, delaying the project further.
- The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack
The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for habitats of endangered species, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the resources and legal frameworks to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have filed lawsuits challenging the change.
- The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.
The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for endangered species' habitats under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the legal frameworks and resources to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have filed lawsuits challenging the change.
- The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.
The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for habitats of endangered species, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the legal authority and resources to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have sued to challenge the change.
- The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.
The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for endangered species' habitats under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the legal authority and resources to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have sued to challenge the change.
- The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.
The Trump administration removed federal protections for endangered species' habitats under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts argue states lack the necessary laws and resources to prevent habitat destruction, leading to lawsuits from environmental groups and tribal nations.
- The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.
The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for critical habitats of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts and states argue that most lack the legal frameworks and resources to prevent habitat destruction, risking species survival.
- Chicago National Archives Closure Will Be Loss For Historians, Researchers — Even Deep-Sea Divers
The National Archives and Records Administration plans to close its Chicago facility, which houses unique records like the Trial of the Chicago 7 transcripts and Great Lakes maritime documents. The closure, part of a broader consolidation effort, has sparked concerns among researchers, historians, and local communities about losing access to undigitized materials and institutional knowledge. The agency cites cost reduction and real estate portfolio alignment as reasons for the decision.