Indian tribes, given land that a hundred years ago was often considered wasteland, realize that the vast wealth of their coal, oil, gas, and uranium can represent both a threat as well as a blessing, and are taking steps to increase tribal influence over Indian-owned energy resources.
American mania for self-sufficiency
Self-sufficiency is an idea that has done more harm than good. On close examination it is flawed at the root. More importantly, it works badly in practice. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/9.25/download-entire-issue
Indians wresting for control over their minerals
Indian tribes, given land that a hundred years ago was often considered wasteland, realize that the vast wealth of their coal, oil, gas, and uranium can represent both a threat as well as a blessing, and are taking steps to increase tribal influence over Indian-owned energy resources. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/9.25/download-entire-issue
Outrageous hero of dignified crusade
Within the literature of conservation, which in the past has been full of praises to nature’s beauty, Edward Abbey’s full-blown rage is what distinguishes him from others. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/9.25/download-entire-issue