Review of “Wyoming Revisited: Rephotographing the Scenes of Joseph E. Stimson” by Michael A. Amundson.
A photographer traces footsteps of an early-20th century predecessor
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A lost classic made new
Review of “The Story of My Heart by Richard Jefferies: As Rediscovered by Terry Tempest Williams and Brooke Williams.”
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Tesla’s new home battery: energy revolution or pure hype?
Powerwall aims to fill a missing link to integrate wind and solar into the grid.
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A coal terminal would bring profit to one tribe, damage to another
Photos of the communities for and against the proposed Washington port.
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How a warming Arctic affects Yellowstone grizzlies
For some bears, weird spring weather was a wake-up call. For humans, not so much.
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Utah vastly overstating future water shortages
State projections downplayed what conservation and agriculture can provide.
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Congress considers treating wildfire like other natural disasters
The proposal to use emergency funding faces a key obstacle: Sen. Murkowski.
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Gov. Brown slashes Sacramento Delta environmental protection
California tunnel plan also introduces water uncertainties for farms and cities.
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Lessons of drought and cheetahs in the grass
On a walk through the coastal hills north of the Golden Gate this April, you could be forgiven for doubting all the talk of a record-breaking California drought. Grassy slopes glowed an emerald green, wildflowers erupted from among the wild oats, and the blossoms of madrone, manzanita and mountain lilac drew marble-sized bumblebees to their […]
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What wildlife scat can tell us about how to protect open space
A Santa Cruz study of carnivore diets reveals how animals respond to human disturbance.
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Counties use a ‘coordination’ clause to fight the feds
An obscure provision in two environmental laws is the weapon of choice in a bureaucratic Sagebrush Rebellion.
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Ranch Diaries: Early spring grass brings unexpected challenges
Roping a sick calf on a green colt.
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New research on cumulative ecological impact of oil and gas
Drilling has stripped bare three Yellowstones worth of land in recent years.
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Of sex and death in the rain
Getting teenagers to embrace environmental stewardship can be a challenge, especially when those teenagers are cold and wet. One way to grab their attention is to present a drama of sex and death. For 21 years, that’s been the strategy of Salmon Watch, a field program that allows middle- and high school students to observe […]
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Recapture Canyon protesters found guilty in Utah
County commissioner and co-defendant face up to a year in jail for illegal ATV ride.
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Rants from the Hill: Will the real fake John Muir please stand up?
Searching for authentic identity in Chautauqua season.
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Hundreds of lapsed permits found on Forest Service land
Expired water permit for Nestlé draws attention to flawed federal supervision.
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Tom Udall tries to fix the nation’s toxic chemicals law
Greens oppose the bill, though it’s brokered by a champion of the environment.
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Video: Guardian dogs
What the right livestock dogs can mean for the maintenance of large predators, like the wolf, on the landscape.
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State bills to study federal-to-state land transfers
A rundown of the legislation in each state and a look into the motives behind them.