A Year of Climate Extremes, In Photos
From the devastating floods in Brazil to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, extreme weather in 2024 has exacted a devastating...
Environmental Policies
Biden administration moves to protect Nevada’s Ruby Mountains
DENVER – President Joe Biden’s administration announced on Monday that it is considering protecting more than 260,000 acres of federal land in Nevada’s...
The Year in Energy in Four Charts
A solar thermal plant in Nevada. BLM Nevada The global energy sector defied expectations this year, in ways both good...
Old-growth trees on the chopping block in southern Oregon
Oregon is home to some of the most magnificent wild places in the United States. Filled to the brim with...
Protect the Great Bend of the Gila
Our conversation with Dr. William Doelle centered around the Great Bend of the Gila. Our discussion highlighted the area’s archaeological...
Proposal to create geoduck farm in Pierce County draws opposition
Burley Lagoon in Pierce County has been a site for shellfish cultivation since the 1930s. Soon that could include geoducks.
Return of Trees to Eastern U.S. Is Fueling a Surge in Wildfires
Trees and shrubs have proliferated in unmanaged forests in the eastern U.S. This growth, which marks a return of trees...
Chuckwalla’s Keystone Species, Desert Tortoise
The Chuckwalla Bench, located in southern California, is the home to a leisurely paced species, the desert tortoise. Native to...
Wildlife threatened by light pollution
Artificial sky brightness from outdoor lighting interferes with natural nighttime behaviors of critical species. Around the world, ecosystems are being...
Dark Sky parks to visit in the United States
What is an International Dark Sky place? The International Dark Sky designation is a distinction granted to areas, includng parks,...
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