Despite environmental harms, the agency continues to rely on aerial drops to battle blazes.
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Trevor Noah owes Indigenous women an apology
Racially and sexually objectifying Aboriginal women reflects a long practice in Australia and abroad.
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To protect a forest, a town agreed to leave it alone
With wildfires looming, Flagstaff came together to support national forest closures.
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What it’s like to fight wildfires in the West
A photojournalist and firefighter describes the challenges of battling wildland blazes.
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Mountain bikes shouldn’t be banned from wild landscapes
Conservationists, cyclists and other wilderness visitors all value public lands.
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Where there’s smoke, there’s suffering
The small, sad harms of a summer spent indoors to avoid wildfire smoke.
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Military jets shouldn’t shatter the peace of public lands
The piercing sounds of war training assault visitors to Olympic National Park.
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Meet the Native Americans running for office in 2018
Indigenous candidates are seeking governorships, seats in Congress and more.
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Latest: EPA seeks to dismiss Gold King lawsuits
Agency says it’s already working on cleanup of old mining mess.
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Holding onto home in rural North Dakota
A new documentary explores progress and place in fracking country.
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Wildfires hit the West: ‘We’re stretched to our limits’
Fires this year have covered 1 million more acres than the 10-year average from January to July.
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Imperiled wildlife are caught in a political tug-of-war
The proposed bills and rule changes that would reshape the Endangered Species Act.
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Farmers should stand up for the immigrants they depend on
A farmer recognizes the ways undocumented workers sustain his community.
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After reunion deadline, many families remain separated
The chances of reuniting immigrant parents and children may dwindle with time.
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A bird’s eye view of wildfire
Ecologically important blazes are a crucial part of Western landscapes.
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New Mexico investigates immigration detention
Reports and testimony argue for stricter oversight of private facilities.
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Journalism is less diverse than Hollywood — and Congress
Stop enabling news organizations that shun inclusive coverage.
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Arizona’s nuclear power caught in crossfire
A renewable energy ballot measure could up the state’s reliance on cleaner energy.
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Interior ordered an end to science-forward parks policy
The Obama-era guidelines emphasized research and precaution in decision-making.
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Hunters and anglers need to get the lead out
Lead ammunition and fishing gear poison ecosystems — and dinner tables.