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Agrichemical companies power up genetically modified seeds
The next generation of engineered seeds will escalate herbicide spraying, with potentially large environmental consequences.
by Danielle Venton, Nov 26, 2012 -
Protecting the forests, and maybe the deserts, too
Environmentalists are trying to buy out oil and gas leases in national forests, including the Wyoming Range and Thompson Creek Divide, while the drillers often have their way in the desert and sagebrush.
by Ray Ring, Nov 26, 2012 -
Another win for the pronghorns
High Country News wins Knight-Risser prize, visits and visitors
by Jodi Peterson, Nov 25, 2012 -
A snapshot of the 2012 election, by the numbers
Native American voter turnout and other interesting trends from the recent election.
by Staff, Nov 25, 2012 -
A review of Continental Divide: Wildlife, People and the Border Wall
Walls do not solve problems, they make them
by Staff, Nov 25, 2012 -
The truths that matter: A review of Truth Like the Sun
Jim Lynch straddles two Seattles, old and new, in his new novel.
by Traci J. Macnamara, Nov 25, 2012 -
Tilting the balance of power
Tribal efforts to hold on to heritage and right past wrongs continue in Port Gamble, Washington.
by Sarah Gilman, Nov 25, 2012 -
Altered amphibians
Images of frogs deformed by a parasitic flatworm that flourishes in altered environments.
by Brendon Bosworth, Nov 23, 2012 -
Point Reyes National Seashore, embattled at 50
The beautiful natural area remains embroiled in controversy over an oyster farm.
by Susan Ives, Nov 23, 2012 -
Costly new geothermal technology could edge out fossil fuels
A new form of geothermal energy has the potential to revolutionize U.S. power production, if costs come down.
by Nate Seltenrich, Nov 21, 2012 -
Washington wipes out a wolf pack
Washington state needlessly destroyed an entire wolf pack that had preyed on one rancher’s calves.
by Laura Ackerman and Paul Lindholdt, Nov 21, 2012 -
Is there a way through the West's bitter wild horse wars?
Activists push compromise as the controversial federal mustang management program reaches a breaking point, with more horses in captivity than roam the range.
by Dave Philipps, Nov 19, 2012 -
What are a bunch of hipsters doing in Green River, Utah?
The young founders of the Epicenter, a social services and design nonprofit, try to overcome the stigma of the well-intentioned outsider.
by Emily Guerin, Nov 16, 2012 -
What scientists are learning from wildfire in New Mexico
New Mexico's Gila National Forest is a good natural laboratory for studying the effects of wildfire.
by Neil LaRubbio, Nov 14, 2012 -
Planting the millionth tree
Remembering friends who are serious tree planters
by Robert Leo Heilman, Nov 14, 2012 -
Remembering George McGovern as the elections pass
A diverse, environmentally sound America is here.
by Paul VanDevelder, Nov 12, 2012 -
The violent story of our first national park: A review of Empire of Shadows
George Black's book details the violent history surrounding Yellowstone National Park.
by Hal Herring, Nov 12, 2012 -
A review of On Arctic Ground
The book On Arctic Ground: Tracking Time Through Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, advocates protecting wildlife in the reserve.
by Staff, Nov 11, 2012 -
Legend of the gray-headed hunter
A 60-year-old Oregonian goes deer hunting for the first time
by John Daniel, Nov 11, 2012 -
Getting involved with the West
High Country News has a board meeting and schemes for more reader involvement; visitors from around the West.
by Jodi Peterson and Paul Larmer, Nov 11, 2012
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