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KUOW - Makah tribe clears major hurdle toward resuming traditional whale hunts

KUOW - Makah tribe clears major hurdle toward resuming traditional whale hunts
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Northwest tribe 1 big step closer to harpooning whales for the first time since 1999

The United States has granted Washington's Makah Indian Tribe a long-sought waiver under the Marine Mammal Protection Act that helps clear the way for sanctioned whale hunts.

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Environmentalists urge US to plan phasedown of Alaska s key oil pipeline amid climate concerns

Environmentalists urge US to plan phasedown of Alaska s key oil pipeline amid climate concerns
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Washington s Makah Tribe is one step closer to resuming its whale hunting tradition

After decades of legal challenges and scientific review, the U.S. granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday that helps clear the way for its first sanctioned whale hunts since 1999. But some hurdles remain.

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EPA threatens to step in if Alaska does not update its water pollution limit

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is prodding the state of Alaska over its failure to update water pollution rules. Last Thursday, the EPA

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