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politics1 day ago•20 min saved

Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Plan Sparks Skyline Debate and Legal Challenges

New renderings reveal President Trump’s plan for a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., intended to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary. The project would dwarf landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and is now moving through formal approval processes while facing lawsuits from military veterans who argue it would alter key views of Arlington National Cemetery. Critics worry the arch could reshape the skyline and memorial landscape, even as planners seek reviews from the Commission of Fine Arts.

via The Washington Post|

#architecture #arlington-national-cemetery #donald-trump

arts-and-entertainment18 days ago•20 min saved

Preservationists seek injunction to halt Kennedy Center revamp

Eight preservationist and architectural associations filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Kennedy Center renovation, arguing the Trump administration must obtain Congress's approval and comply with historic-preservation laws; they seek a preliminary injunction to pause work, warning the plan could shutter the venue for up to two years and risk radical changes or demolition.

via The Washington Post|

#architecture #arts-and-entertainment #cultural-preservation

politics10 months ago•1 min saved

Justice Department: Trump Has Authority to Revoke National Monuments

The Justice Department issued a legal opinion stating that Presidents, including Donald Trump, have the authority to revoke national monument designations made by previous presidents, challenging a long-standing interpretation of the Antiquities Act and potentially enabling the removal of protected lands for resource development. This stance has faced criticism from environmental groups.

via CNN|

#antiquities-act #justice-department #land-protection

environment10 months ago•7 min saved

Justice Department Approves Trump’s Authority to Alter or Remove National Monuments

The Department of Justice issued an opinion suggesting President Trump has the authority to review and potentially eliminate national monuments, reversing a previous stance that only Congress could do so. This move aligns with efforts by the Trump administration to reduce protected areas for resource extraction and development, sparking criticism from conservation groups and legal experts who emphasize the longstanding legal protections of these sites. The opinion signals possible future actions to diminish or remove national monuments, despite ongoing legal and public opposition.

via Inside Climate News|

#antiquities-act #department-of-justice #environment

government10 months ago•3 min saved

Justice Department Affirms Trump's Authority to Cancel National Monuments

The Justice Department under Trump has issued an opinion stating that presidents have the authority to cancel national monument designations, reversing a 1938 determination, with recent examples including monuments in California designated by Biden. This move is part of a broader debate over land protections and resource extraction, with critics arguing it threatens environmental and cultural sites.

via NPR|

#antiquities-act #biden #environmental-protection

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump's Climate Policies: From Paris Exit to Petrostate Ambitions

President-elect Donald Trump plans to withdraw the US from the Paris climate agreement and open national monuments for drilling, according to reports. His transition team, including former officials David Bernhardt and Andrew Wheeler, is preparing executive orders to reduce federal land protections and eliminate environmental justice offices. Trump aims to promote fossil fuel production and reduce regulations, reversing policies from the Biden administration. He also intends to appoint an "energy czar" and terminate a permit pause on new natural gas export terminals.

via New York Post |

#energy-policy #environmental-regulations #national-monuments

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Biden Administration to Expand California National Monuments"

President Biden plans to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument by about 110,000 acres and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument by about 13,000 acres in California, both originally designated by Obama, to protect sacred sites for Native American tribes, conserve land, and expand public access to the outdoors. This expansion is part of Biden's efforts to utilize executive authority for conservation, adding to the 24 million acres of public lands conserved during his term, and could coincide with Earth Day.

via CNN|

#biden-administration #california #conservation

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Biden Administration to Expand Two California National Monuments"

The Biden administration plans to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in California by a combined total of about 130,000 acres, aiming to protect land of cultural significance to Native American tribes, biodiversity, and wildlife corridors. The expansion is part of the administration's land conservation plan, following pressure from California lawmakers and tribal organizations.

via The New York Times|

#biden-administration #california #environment

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden to Expand Two California National Monuments"

President Biden plans to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in California, aiming to increase access to nature for disadvantaged communities and bolster his conservation record. The expansions, expected to be announced around Earth Day, will use executive authority to bypass congressional gridlock. The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument expansion seeks to improve access to nature for Latino and low-income communities, while the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument expansion is supported by Native American tribes to protect ancestral lands and wildlife.

via The Washington Post|

#california #conservation #environment

environment3 years ago•3 min saved

Biden administration announces multiple new national monuments in the US.

US President Joe Biden has designated two new national monuments in Texas and Nevada, protecting nearly 200,000 hectares of wilderness from development. The move is part of Biden's goal to conserve 30% of US land and water by 2030. The announcement was made at the White House Conservation in Action Summit, where Biden also called for the designation of two million square kilometres of ocean south of Hawaii as a new national marine sanctuary. The decision was met with opposition from energy companies and some local politicians, but was applauded by Indigenous groups and conservationists.

via Al Jazeera English|

#biden-administration #conservation #environment

environment3 years ago•2 min saved

Biden's National Monument Designations Spark Controversy.

President Biden designated two new national monuments in Nevada and Texas, protecting nearly 514,000 acres of public lands from development. Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada is sacred to indigenous groups and is home to species including Joshua trees, desert bighorn sheep, desert tortoises, and Gila monsters. Castner Range in Texas was a testing and training site for the Army during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War and contains archeological sites significant to Indigenous tribes. The administration also announced an Ocean Climate Plan and guidance aimed at promoting habitat connectedness in the decisions made by federal agencies.

via The Hill|

#biden #conservation #environment

environment3 years ago•5 min saved

Biden's National Monument Designations Spark Controversy and Conservation Efforts.

President Joe Biden has created two national monuments in Nevada and Texas, and directed the study of a possible marine sanctuary southwest of Hawaii that’s so large it would allow the administration to meet its goal of conserving 30 percent of the nation’s waters. The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument on lands considered sacred to Yuman-speaking Native American tribes in southern Nevada and the nearly 7,000-acre Castner Range National Monument in northern El Paso, Texas, will cover a combined 514,000 acres, marking by far the largest public lands preservation move of the Biden administration.

via POLITICO|

#biden-administration #conservation #environment

environment3 years ago•1 min saved

Biden announces creation of multiple national monuments.

President Biden is set to announce the designation of two new national monuments, Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada and Castner Range National Monument in Texas, as well as a call for an expansion of protected areas around the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. The announcements are part of the Conservation in Action Summit, which also includes programs to address the global climate crisis and foster conservation partnerships with tribal nations. The event comes shortly after Biden approved the Willow oil drilling project in Alaska, which disappointed environmental advocates.

via The Hill|

#biden #climate-crisis #conservation

environment3 years ago•2 min saved

Biden Designates New National Monuments in Nevada and Texas, Including Sacred Tribal Area.

President Biden will designate two new national monuments in the Southwest, the Spirit Mountain area in Nevada and Castner Range in Texas, protecting them from development and conserving public lands. The Spirit Mountain area is considered sacred by Indigenous tribes and is home to one of the world's largest Joshua tree forests. Castner Range served as a training and testing site for the U.S. Army and contains cultural sites documenting the history of Native tribes. The two new national monuments will collectively protect nearly 514,000 acres of public lands.

via CNBC|

#biden #conservation #environment

environment3 years ago•3 min saved

Biden Designates New National Monuments in Texas and Nevada.

President Biden is set to announce the designation of two national monuments in Nevada and Texas, as well as the creation of a marine sanctuary in U.S. waters near the Pacific Remote Islands. The two new national monuments protect nearly 514,000 acres of public lands, while the marine sanctuary would help ensure the U.S. reaches Biden’s goal to conserve at least 30% of ocean waters under U.S. jurisdiction by 2030. Biden also plans to propose new spending to improve access to outdoor recreation, promote tribal conservation, and reduce wildfire risk.

via NBC News|

#biden #conservation #environment