The Interior Department is facing a difficult year, with potential decisions regarding iconic species including the grizzly bear and the gray wolf potentially losing their Endangered Species Act protections. The department will also be dealing with congressional proposals, including the “American Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act” and the “Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, which includes outdoor recreation-focused measures. The National Park Service (NPS) will again face scrutiny from House Republicans, with funding set to expire next year under the Great American Outdoors Act. The fate of a controversial public lands rule by the BLM could determine the future of conservation in 2024. Despite a Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey showing 56 percent of NPS employees’ satisfaction with the agency, 36% would not recommend the agency as a good place to work.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
