Items by Marty Durlin
The letter sent 20 years ago by the SouthWest Organizing Project sparked a reaction from the big greens, who have sought to partner with more diverse groups and include more people of color in their staffs, boards and membership.
Charles Conklin had an unlikely political career, successfully running as a Democrat in a Republican part of Colorado -- for a time.
Lisa Jackson and Barbara Lee to visit ravaged communities.
Two decades after the SWOP letter, the big environmental groups report their progress on the issue of environmental justice.
Twenty years after the SouthWest Organizing Project accused conservation groups of ignoring environmental justice, diversity in the movement remains elusive.
Contributing editor Matt Jenkins talks about California's Westlands Water District and the complicated water politics of the West.
Increases in Arizona, California, Utah and Nevada double the national average in 2009
Environmentalists debate as Copenhagen talks begin.
Warren Buffett buys Burlington Northern Santa Fe, and Congress considers reforming railroad laws.
Writer Laura Paskus talks about the battle over New Mexico's Mount Taylor.
Three groups file suit to prevent mine okayed in 1988.
Assistant editor Sarah Gilman explains why we should care about categorical exclusions.
A writer remembers her father's unlikely political career, running as a Democrat in a Republican part of Colorado.
New Zealand professors calculate pets' impacts on the environment.
Business as usual in the face of climate change.
Freelance science writer Madeleine Nash talks to Marty Durlin about the vulnerable springs of the Great Basin, and the threats they face from invasive species and the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
A feasibility study on reinstating the Amtrak route comes in at nearly half a billion dollars.
Montana Dem tries to be bipartisan and fails to please anyone.
Former Veep is heckled at University of Wyoming dedication.
Since when is a call to work hard and stay in school "indoctrination"?
Freelance writer Josh Zaffos talks about his trips to the Pine Ridge Reservation and what he learned about how tribal members are reclaiming their property and their traditions.
Legalize it, part two.
Border campaign warns against buying guns for smugglers.
Whipped-up right wing plans show of opposition.
10 cases of encephalitis/meningitis reported in the West.
Humankind continues its relentless march toward one square meter per person.
Listen to Aaron Million talk about his Wyoming to Colorado pipeline dreams.
First tribe to set structure and policy for sustainable economy.
Boulder County, Colorado open space targeted for genetically modified crops.
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