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December 12, 2016
In this issue, the culmination of a year-long investigation into sexual harassment and gender discrimination at federal public lands agencies by Lyndsey Gilpin, the magazine’s editorial fellow. Also, the uncertain future of Obama's legacy under Trump, a new way forward for Western farming and an end to coal terminals?
Feature
Current
Vertical farming rises to meet growing demand for local, organic food.
Few Inupiat youth are fluent in their native language, but a new game’s popularity could keep the culture alive.
Enviromental groups had sued over the mine’s carbon impacts.
An additional 36 million trees have died since May.
Coal companies look to Asia, but face port challenges.
It’s not about energy independence or even climate change. It’s all about profit.
HCN.org news in brief
What the President-elect can — and can’t — do when it comes to water, coal and climate change.
Editor's Note
Essays
Amid fear and despair, we’ll have to find ways to talk to each other.
Book Reviews
Explaining our complex relationship with North America’s largest rodent.
Heard Around the West
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Dear Friends
Letters
Today's Featured Stories
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DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS This newly created position with The Nature Conservancy's Colorado River Program will play a key role in the development and implementation of strategies to achieve...
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ARMY OF THE DOG A new generation of monkey wrenchers hits the Front Range?
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ALASKA STATE DIRECTOR
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GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP DIRECTOR Great Old Broads for Wilderness seeks a full-time grassroots leadership director to oversee all aspects of the Grassroots Leadership Program. This includes ongoing development of...
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RIVER TRIP LEADER & EDUCATOR Colorado Canyons Association (CCA) is a growing nonprofit organization fostering community stewardship of our National Conservation Lands with a focus on Dominguez-Escalante, Gunnison Gorge and...
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RIVER GUIDE AND EDUCATOR Colorado Canyons Association (CCA) is a growing nonprofit organization fostering community stewardship of our National Conservation Lands with a focus on Dominguez-Escalante, Gunnison Gorge and...
