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June 22, 2015
Why the rare earths industry is about to bust in the American West, fracking-induced earthquakes, revival of a Montana mining town, and the sage grouse two-step. Cover image: Massimo Brega/The Lighthouse/Science Source
Feature
Current
Massive federal sage grouse conservation plans strike a delicate balance.
In Butte, Montana, optimism is booming.
Fracking has caused quakes in several states, but more research is needed.
A Colorado land swap with the Forest Service gives developers a green light.
After years of confusion over which waters are protected by the EPA, Waters of the US rule is updated.
Editor's Note
Essays
How the “typical American family” fared in “Doom Town,” 1953.
Multimedia
As eco-minded baby boomers age, they’re seeking alternatives to modern funerals.
Book Reviews
Review of ‘The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest’
Review of ‘Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream’ by Joshua Davis.
Review of ‘The Jaguar’s Children’ by John Vaillant.
Writers on the Range
Heard Around the West
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Dear Friends
A skipped issue, a former editor publishes a book and visitors galore
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