Baby seal hunt renews on Atlantic ice fields
Hunters from Norway and Canada head for Newfoundland and Labrador ice to bag harp and hood seals amid protests by Greenpeace, IFAW, and other conservation groups. Officials cite economic value and tradition while critics warn of population decline and cruelty.
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Federal review flags 27 of 45 water projects
Interior Secretary Andrus said 27 of 45 Bureau of Reclamation projects require further study after an initial screening for environmental safety or economic problems. The test uses a 6 percent discount rate to better reflect current conditions, a move that has sparked controversy in Congress as dams and irrigation channels face reconsideration by multiple agencies.
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