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Rare earth deposits in the West
by U.S.Geological Survey, Apr 17, 2011 -
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Inspired by nature
Three pioneering Western scientists and inventors use biomimicry to tackle environmental problems.
by Carla A. Wise, Mar 11, 2010 -
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The bald eagle paradox
What happens when the recovery of an endangered species threatens the survival of other species?
by Isabelle Groc, Feb 28, 2010 -
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The other Big One
What would happen if a killer storm like the one that walloped the West in 1862 hit California today?
by Judith Lewis, Feb 17, 2010 -
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Ancient conversations
Archaeologist Carol Patterson works with Ute tribal elder Clifford Duncan to interpret the enigmatic patterns in Southwestern rock art.
by Josh McDaniel, Jan 25, 2010 -
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Betting on the rails
Warren Buffett buys Burlington Northern Santa Fe, and Congress considers reforming railroad laws.
by Marty Durlin, Dec 02, 2009 -
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A cleaner coal?
Proponents say that underground coal gasification could produce cleaner energy, but some environmentalists have their doubts.
by Jodi Peterson, Nov 17, 2009 -
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Watts of water
Not all environmentalists believe that pumped hydroelectric storage projects are a good way to achieve more renewable energy.
by Judith Lewis, Oct 21, 2009 -
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Empty nest
Making a case for the California condor's return to the Northwest
by Peter Beland | Photographs by Freesolo Photography/Sean O'connor, Oct 08, 2009 -
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Bring in the cows
Ecological consultant Stuart Weiss believes that carefully managed grazing could help save a rare California butterfly from extinction.
by J. Madeleine Nash , May 25, 2009 -
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Coming to blows
Tribal infighting is delaying a wind farm planned for Gray Mountain on the Navajo Reservation.
by Gail Binkly, Apr 22, 2009 -
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Conservation or cop-out?
A lack of participation could scuttle voluntary conservation agreements designed to protect species like New Mexico’s lesser prairie chickens and sand dune lizards.
by April Reese , Apr 15, 2009 -
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Canary in the old growth
Public-land managers grapple with using indicator species to monitor the health of troubled ecosystems.
by Kim Todd, Feb 11, 2009
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