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Time to reform and repair

Paul Larmer reminds us that it will take more than a single environmental hero – like Tim DeChristopher, who cleverly sabotaged a BLM energy-lease auction – to reform the agency.
A tale of heartbreakin' and asskickin'

Walt Gasson deeply loved a mule, but that mule tragically broke his heart – not to mention several of his bones.

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Trashing the earth, and the truth

Hal Herring relates the ugly story of how the Bush administration used its influence to try to kill a story about the impacts of energy development.
As Interior Turns

During the last eight years, Bush’s Interior Department has been embroiled in enough corruption, sex and scandal to fuel several soap operas.
The sick and tired West

The EPA under George Bush has put the health of Westerners at risk in order to make life easier for big industry.
Nonprofitable times

Many conservation groups are feeling the pinch.

Environmental Jobs & Classifieds: Fishtrap will hold it's 18th Annual Winter Fishtrap Gathering on February 20-22 at Wallowa Lake, Oregon.; The American Birding Association, in Colorado Springs, Colo., is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer.; Focus the Nation, a Portland-based nonprofit, seeks an Executive Director to lead its national efforts ...; 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath home in Green-Built Community in Lyons, CO. Foothills views, solar water, bamboo flo...

When you’re rich, you can dream

by Bill Sniffin May 19, 2008 12:00 PM

Bill Sniffin is pleased that Wyoming is spending its energy earnings wisely, but he believes that even more could be done with the money before the boom’s over.