From movies to music, artists of color are claiming Western mythology.
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The true vulnerability of coastal California, revealed
A new study suggests flooding could surpass some of the state’s worst natural disasters.
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Mining companies pollute waterways. Citizens pay.
Nearly 2 billion pounds of toxic waste were dumped into western waterways in 2017, and taxpayers are left to clean up the mess.
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Humanity is a liability the natural world can no longer afford
What a lifetime of observing nature has taught me.
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The science behind Colorado’s historic avalanches
Are such unprecedented slides due to climate change, abnormal weather, or both?
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Utah asks for exemption from Forest Service roadless rule
For two decades, the rule has protected nearly four million acres in Utah.
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Can stories help us understand the realities of migration?
In her new novel, Valeria Luiselli explores the possibilities and limits of writing about the border crisis.
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South Dakota pushes bills to prosecute ‘riot-boosting’ ahead of pipeline construction
The bills would allow the state to sue protesters — and their supporters — and use the money for pipeline-related costs.
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Wyoming Legislature extends lifeline to coal power
As economics challenge coal’s future, Wyoming passes a law to prop it up.
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New Mexico lawmakers focus on equity in the outdoors
A new fund would help low-income youth play in their public lands.
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee enters presidential race
The Democrat calls climate change ‘the most urgent challenge of our time.’
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A high alpine weed grower’s unusual harvest
Rob Trotter’s vision continues to deteriorate as he works on his marijuana farm in Gypsum, Colorado.
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Contamination from an Air Force base devastates a New Mexico dairy
An investigation shows the impact toxic chemicals are having on the community of Clovis.
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A post-Civil War town founded by former slaves perseveres
Discover the improbable and inspiring Nicodemus, Kansas.
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Push for renewables vexes Western power supplier
Tri-State’s future looks less than bright unless it can keep up with the times.
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Five lessons from the government shutdown about national parks
Our national parks still matter, even if they got trashed.
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‘Why shouldn’t I try and save all you adults?’
A portrait of Haven Coleman, a young climate activist.
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When conservation provides a cover for anti-Indigenous sentiments
A nation of laws cannot exist on stolen land.