Birthdays and Anniversaries - April 17-23, 2023
Birthdays
April 17
- Laken Neugebauer
- Wyatt Kent Murdock
- Derek Richardson
- Atlee Lougene Eder
- Kaitlynn Webb
April 18
- MaKayla Friar
- Raina Lucero
- Axton Eder
- Betty A.
EarthTalk – What causes ‘red tide?’
One of the primary nutrients that can contribute to red tide is nitrogen, which is commonly found in fertilizers and sewage.
Nevada group opposes bill to 'modernize' natural gas infrastructure
Clean-energy and environmental advocates aren't pleased with a bill in the Nevada Legislature that they say would commit the state to using fossil fuels long-term.
States split $462M settlement with e-cigarette company
Colorado will receive $31.7 million from a $462 million multistate settlement with electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs, Inc.
Kansas Attorney General suing Biden administration over lesser prairie chicken
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach joined Texas and Oklahoma in suing President Joe Biden's administration Wednesday.
Grocery store co-ops could expand in North Dakota
In northeastern North Dakota, some rural grocery stores have embraced the "co-op" model in trying to stay afloat and address concerns about food deserts emerging in small towns.
Washington lawmakers update state's medical aid-in-dying law
Recently passed legislation lowers barriers to access Washington state's Death with Dignity Act.
Planning for a Good Death: 'National Healthcare Decisions Day' is April 16
Coincidence or not, the day set aside to get "end-of-life" affairs in order always falls on either side of the day taxes are due to the federal government and states.
The Colorado River drought crisis: 5 essential reads
A 23-year western drought has drastically shrunk the Colorado River, which provides water for drinking and irrigation for Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California and two states in Mexico.
