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Greater Sage-grouse v. Wind Turbines in Oregon

10,000 Birds

NEPA is a federal law that requires agencies to follow certain procedures before commencing a project. BLM issued a draft EIS, provided the public with an opportunity to comment, and then issued the final EIS , a comprehensive document that runs 1253 pages. The many BLM documents relating to the project can be found here.).

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Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

…a City Council committee voted 5-0 to recommend a new law that in essence licenses the care and feeding of free-roaming cats as part of a larger effort to reduce their numbers. From the Star Tribune : Feral cats win a round at Minneapolis City Hall. What would success look like? ” Home rule rules again, perhaps poorly.