Startup Plans 456 Nuclear Reactors on Utah Federal Land
#NuclearEnergy #PublicLandsValar Atomics plans Project Beehive, placing 456 small nuclear reactors and data centers on 9,000 acres of Utah federal land. Generating 9.6 gigawatts, it alarms activists over public land use and nuclear safety. read more
Trump cancels rule protecting public lands conservation
#PublicLands #ConservationThe Trump administration canceled a rule equating conservation with development on public lands, reversing Biden-era policy to boost drilling, mining, and grazing. Interior Secretary Burgum argued it hindered access, while supporters say conservation was long neglected. read more
Federal layoffs in Mountain West threaten rural communities and public lands
#FederalLayoffs #PublicLandsThe Trump administration's federal layoffs in rural US west, including Grand Teton National Park, cause concern for communities. Layoffs impact public lands, risking services, local businesses, and community stability. Workers fear consequences on conservation efforts and economic vitality. read more