Oil and gas leasing has become “dominant” on America’s multi-use public lands and extractive companies are making out like bandits, warns Marcia Brownlee of Artemis.
Environment
A Walk in the COVID-Era Woods
Public lands have become the preferred respite for America’s COVID weary. Will Jackson’s pristine places survive the onslaught?
Border Wall Construction Part of ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ Imperiling Sacred Spring
From our partner coverage of water issues in the Western U.S.: Freshwater is a rarity in the desert. Along the U.S.-Mexico border, Quitobaquito Springs are an ancient source defying the odds, but the site is in jeopardy.
Humpback Chub ‘Alien Abductions’ Help Frame Future of Colorado River
Research on endangered Colorado River fish is back on in the Grand Canyon after a three-month pause this spring because of the pandemic. Here’s how this work is linked to climate change, tribal water and upcoming negotiations on the river’s future.
New Survey Explores Americans’ Relationship to Water
People’s personal connections to water and where they live determine how they feel about taking action on water issues, the survey found.
‘Fragility in a Changing Climate’ Melds Science, Art and Activism
Elizabeth Forelle has long sought to connect the divergent worlds of art and science. At university, she studied environmental science and studio art....
Activists Talk Carbon Fee, Climate Action
Three years ago, a valley resident tried to launch a local chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby. But that effort fizzled out. The urgency of addressing the climate crisis, however, has only intensified as scientists
Wildlife Advocates: State Overstepped in Park’s Goat Aerial Gunning
Grand Teton National Park halted the aerial gunning of invasive mountain goats after the move drew criticism from state officials last week. But some...
As Western Coal Plants Close, Newly ‘Liberated’ Water Supply Emerges
Coal-fired power plants are closing, or being given firm deadlines for closure, across the country. In the Western states that make up the over-allocated...
