Results for keyword: environmental movement
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The fading Arizona town of Gila Bend bets big on solar
At last -- a place to put utility scale plants that won't ruin the desert. But will politics and the economy get in the way?
by Judith Lewis Mernit, Jun 04, 2012 -
What's the best place for Big Solar?
Environmentalists have been too busy squabbling over proposed solar plants to pay much attention to one of the most promising sites: Gila Bend, Ariz.
by Sarah Gilman, May 27, 2012 -
Fracking is the big new gun
Hydraulic fracturing is changing the energy industry -- and the entire nation -- in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
by Randy Udall, Mar 29, 2012 -
When all else fails, go to court
Obama could give environmental causes a push in the right direction with his choices for new judges, especially in the West.
by Ray Ring, May 05, 2011 -
Profile: Corey Shott, National Wildlife Federation
Corey Shott still misses the mountains, but has made politics her career.
by Ray Ring, May 01, 2011 -
Profile: Rodger Schlickeisen, Defenders of Wildlife
Rodger Schlickeisen has a long history of fighting for the West.
by Ray Ring, May 01, 2011 -
Profile: Bethany Cotton, Center for Biological Diversity
Bethany Cotton loves working for the environment, but misses life out West.
by Ray Ring, Apr 25, 2011 -
This Earth Day, it's all about the air
If you can take a nice deep breath and enjoy a clear blue sky, thank the Clean Air Act.
by Tim Lydon, Apr 21, 2011 -
Who can capture the Forest Service?
The national forests are in such terrible shape that it's worth trying a few experiments in collaborative restoration work.
by Paul Larmer , Oct 06, 2010 -
Doomster chorus
A number of recent books warn of the deadly consequences of climate change.
by Ray Ring, Sep 27, 2010






