On Set: ‘Nomadland’ Redefines What it Means to Lose Everything in America
KHOL film critic Jeff Counts reviews Chloé Zhao’s new film about a little-known slice of American life.
For Western Drinking Water, Wildfire Concerns Linger Long After Smoke Clears
Another record-breaking year of wildfires across the American West means more cities are bracing for impacts to their drinking water supplies. The “consistently clean, clear water” residents have enjoyed is changing.
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.
