US EditionAs federal environmental priorities shift, sovereign Native American nations have their own plans
- Earth Day protests occurred on April 22, 1970, spurring environmental legislation.
- Native Americans stewarded lands long before 1970, laying groundwork for federal law.
- Native nations' sovereignty is backed by the Constitution and over 120 Supreme Court rulings.
- In 1978, the Northern Cheyenne blocked coal plants using higher air standards.
- Tribes like the Nez Perce advocate dam removal to restore decimated salmon populations.
10 Articles
10 Articles
The Conversation
As federal environmental priorities shift, sovereign Native American nations have their own plans
Billy Frank Jr., left, a Nisqually tribal elder, was arrested dozens of times while trying to assert his native fishing rights during the 'Fish Wars' of the 1960s and 1970s. In this 2014 photo, he stands with Ed Johnstone of the Quinault tribe. AP Photo/Ted S. WarrenLong before the large-scale Earth Day protests on April 22, 1970 – often credited with spurring significant environmental protection legislation – Native Americans stewarded the envi…
Devil's Tower was a sacred place for Native Americans, now it's making them millions
Devil's Tower in Wyoming is a place of genuine wonder. It sparks the imagination and awakens an interest in geology even in those who are not normally interested in rocks. A major natural landmark in the United States, this extraordinary monument is etched in the legends of Native Americans. It was only Hollywood that discovered it for tourists.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
