Conservationists

Conservationists Take Legal Action to Halt McKinney Airport Expansion Plans

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McKinney, Texas — A local conservation organization has initiated legal action against federal authorities in an effort to halt a significant expansion of the McKinney National Airport. The suit aims to address concerns over environmental impacts linked to the proposed project, which has garnered mixed reactions from community members and stakeholders. The planned expansion includes lengthening the main runway and constructing new facilities, which proponents argue will support economic growth and improve air traffic capacity. However, opponents fear potential damage to surrounding ecosystems and increased noise pollution for nearby residents. The conservation group’s lawsuit highlights … Read more

Conservationists and Native Tribe Sue to Stop Nevada Lithium Mine, Citing Threats to Endangered Wildflower and Cultural Sites

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RENO, Nev. — Conservationists and the Western Shoshone tribe are actively opposing the federal government’s authorization of a lithium mine in Nevada, fearing it will eradicate an endangered plant species, disrupt sacred native sites, and alter natural groundwater flows. This litigation underscores the tensions between ecological preservation and the pursuit of renewable energy resources. The Center for Biological Diversity, alongside the Western Shoshone Defense Project, initiated legal action following the U.S. Interior Department’s approval of Ioneer Ltd.’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron mining project. This site, located near the California border and equidistant from Reno and Las … Read more