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9th Circuit Agrees Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzlies Can't Be Delisted

Politics and a lack of sound science played roles in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's attempt to remove Endangered Species Act protections from Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzlies, a unanimous 9th U.S. Circuit Court ruled Wednesday in upholding a lower court's decision that blocked the delisting.

YVO | What's The Story, Morning Glory?

Yellowstone National Park's Upper Geyser Basin is one of the truly unique places on Earth. It contains the world's highest concentration of geysers, including Old Faithful, and several remarkable hot springs. One the most famous is Morning Glory Pool, which is accessible at the end of an easy 1.5-mile trail from the Old Faithful Visitor Center. But years ago, you could drive a car right up to its edge.

No Social Distancing, Potential Of Toxic Metals And Wildfires Overshadow Mount Rushmore Celebration

While Big Bend National Park closed Thursday due to a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the park's community, other parks are moving carefully in granting visitors access, and at least one concessionaire is requiring customers to wear facemasks, a Fourth of July celebration at Mount Rushmore National Memorial will not require face masks or social distancing.

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