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A loophole allows ranchers to renew grazing permits with little scrutiny of environmental impact

This story was originally published by Propublica. Once every 10 years, ranchers must renew the permits that allow their cattle, sheep and other livestock to graze on the Westโ€™s public domain. These renewals are the governmentโ€™s best opportunity to address how those livestock are harming the environment. The Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service, […]

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