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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nonprofitable times
Many conservation groups are feeling the pinch.
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Results for keyword: scientists
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Is It or Isn’t It (Just Another Mouse)?
by Christie Aschwanden Jul 16, 2008 03:25 PMAs scientists clash over the Preble’s meadow jumping mouse's biological categorization, the complexity of endangered species science steps into the light
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Sounding the alarm for nature
by Marilyn Stone Sep 03, 2007 12:00 PMIn Courage for the Earth, editor Peter Matthiessen gathers 14 essays honoring the life and work of Rachel Carson.
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Scientists and the city
by Petra Spiess Aug 20, 2007 12:00 PMScientists working in the relatively new field of urban ecology study cities like Phoenix, seeking to gain knowledge that will help all cities as the West gets warmer
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Tipping the scales towards native species
by Aaron Gilbreath May 14, 2007 12:00 PMIn Unnatural Landscapes, Ceiridwin Terrill travels to four arid sites to show how scientists fight to protect indigenous organisms from invasive species
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Tripping over T-Rex
by Melynda Harrison Apr 30, 2007 12:00 PMPaleontologist Bob Harmon loves nothing better than digging for old bones under the hot Montana sun
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Lewis’ Web
by Erin Halcomb Apr 02, 2007 12:00 PMWyoming microbiologist Randy Lewis is fascinated by spiders – particularly by the remarkable silk they produce.
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A geography of the imagination
by Eliza Murphy Mar 05, 2007 01:00 PMIn Home Ground: Language for an American Landscape, edited by Barry Lopez and Debra Gwartney, 45 diverse writers define unusual geographical terms used across the country.
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Destruction and discovery walk hand in hand
by Laura Paskus Jul 16, 2008 03:26 PMA new plan to steer energy development away from cultural sites in New Mexico could streamline energy development, fund archaeological research and preserve ancient sites all at once
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Playing God in suburbia
by Greg Hanscom Aug 07, 2006 12:00 PMIs it really true that the U.S. has no choice but to employ a harsh form of triage in deciding which endangered species should live, and which must die?
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Dinosaur bones and dastardly deeds
by Steve Rumsey May 29, 2006 12:00 PMDouglas Preston’s fast-moving thriller Tyrannosaur Canyon is perfect summer escape reading for anyone who loves adventure, intrigue and romance – especially served up with dinosaur fossils
