In this issue, we confront the realities of climate change as its impacts on the West begin to unfold. We explore the longer growing seasons in Alaska, the fragility of shellfish in an increasingly acidified ocean and the impact of extreme weather events on indigenous people, and what they’re doing about it. With an administration at odds with recognizing climate change, it’s even more important to see what efforts are being made at the grass roots level.
Too many motors
The Alaska Quiet Rights Coalition (AQRC) was delighted to see Krista Langlois’ very informative article “Trail Blazing” (HCN, 6/26/17). It deals with a topic that is dear to our hearts — providing high-quality opportunities for human-powered recreation on Alaska’s public lands. We certainly agree that encouraging the development of more hiking, cross-country skiing and biking…
Tribes commit to uphold Paris climate agreement
Western nations take action on climate change — and push for self-governance.
The Seri adapt to climate change in the desert
Researchers are working to document traditional ecological knowledge.
Why the Bundys win; coal could catch a break; Snake River revisited
HCN.org news in brief.
Religious communities are taking on climate change
Churches that have long played a role in social justice are stepping up.
Farming in Alaska is increasingly possible
Longer growing seasons and food scarcity are turning more people to agriculture.
Autumn calls, and visitors keep rolling in
Eclipse seekers stop by, and we begin a new tree-saving initiative.
Vignettes of vessels crafted in the Southwest
Photos display an array of pottery made by Native American artists.
As oceans acidify, shellfish farmers respond
Scientists collaborate to mitigate climate impacts in the Northwest.
Climate change is our new reality
A summer of hurricanes, flooding and wildfires made it clear: the climate is changing.
Can coal remain the bedrock of Wyoming’s economy?
As companies experiment with ‘clean coal,’ cheaper and cleaner fuels are taking over.
Fossil-fuel-free future
Thank you for Jonathan Thompson’s article on “The Bid for the Big Grid,” as well as Elizabeth Shogren’s on the Nevada power situation (HCN, 8/21/17). For the first time, perhaps, I am reading on the “how to” of switching to renewables instead of endless sorrow at what the United States seemed incapable of doing —…
Gun-toting cats; bird killers; plastic bottles return
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
More on distributed generation
I am a member of one of those California Sierra Club chapters that Jonathan Thompson mentions in his excellent feature, “The Bid for a Big Grid” (HCN, 8/21/17). Our concern has been more about the fact that up to 25 percent of the power transmitted long distances via high-voltage power lines is lost during transmission.…
In Glen Canyon, a fight against invasive grasses
A young researcher seeks to make the Southwest more resilient to climate change.
A salmon festival portends struggles on the Klamath River
The Yurok Tribe has again halted fishing during the chinook’s fall run.