Politics & Policy
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How political extremism and primary reforms limit choices for Western voters
'Top-two' primary systems banish third parties from the ballot.
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Put your trash bags where your mouth is
Water
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The Sacramento-San Joaquin deltas of 1772 and today
Remembering explorers past of this California water source.
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A wild river usually claims right of way
And this one is close to sweeping away a historic chalet.
Culture & Communities
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KDNK Radio speaks with writer Sierra Crane-Murdoch
Searching for answers in a Nevada town plagued by childhood cancer.
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Fallon, Nevada’s deadly legacy
In a small town once plagued by childhood cancer, some families still search for answers.
Energy
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My time on the tank farms
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The Latest: New EPA rules for diesel in fracking
Now companies need a permit to use the controversial ingredient.
Growth & Planning
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Silver (state) bullet
A proposed Mexico-to-Canada highway gets mixed reactions.
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One man's sustainable city is another's environmental scourge
Flora & Fauna
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The little fish that could
An endangered Oregon minnow recovers, while many native fish still struggle.
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Cows are not a 'tool'
Climate & Pollution
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Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art: 1775-2012
Artwork curated by Barbara C. Matilsky shows a changing landscape.
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Tax carbon, save trees
Mining & Agriculture
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KDNK Radio speaks with HCN reporter April Reese
A buyout program in the Gila.
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The Latest: EPA released a final assessment of Pebble Mine impacts
The development would destroy rivers and wetlands.
Recreation
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Pacific Crest Trail: A Journey in Photographs by Chris Alexander
A hiker documents the entire trail on his five-month journey.
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Deadly avalanches and the lure of the mountains
Mountains are our barometer and our playground, and, on occasion, our tomb.
