In some parts of the West – like the grass and shrublands of the Idaho-Oregon-Nevada tristate area – closer to two-thirds of burned area is associated with heatwaves.
Natural Resources
Trump administration delays final grizzly bear plan until December
Advocates worry this delay could signal a future attempt from the Trump administration to take grizzlies off the endangered species list.
Expert: As the climate warms, this winter offers a glimpse at the future of skiing
University of Utah researcher sees increasing value in high-elevation, north-facing ski resorts.
Trump’s Venezuelan oil interests likely won’t impact Wyoming soon
A petroleum association representative explains.
How can states prepare for a data center boom?
Environmentalists point to policies ensuring developers take part in a statewide review process, pay for burdening power grids and limit emissions.
Gordon urges partial development protections for the Sublette Pronghorn herd
Gov. Mark Gordon is reversing course from the state’s wildlife commission on pronghorn migration protections.
Yellowstone National Park winter season starts Dec. 15
Services will be limited. But guided tours are available, and some areas are maintained for cross country skiing and snowshoe hikes.
Can fire mitigation help ranchers lower insurance premiums?
Wyoming lawmakers wonder if more fuel management on ranches will help in the face of high insurance costs.
Final Ag Committee peppered with eminent domain, climate change denial and procedural confusion
Lawmakers recently debated how much say landowners should have when companies want to build new pipelines for carbon dioxide, ultimately tipping toward industry.
