A bipartisan group couldn’t get what they wanted from the old EPA.
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Trump gets to replace judge who blocked his travel ban
Federal Judge James Robart is among three Washington judges up for replacement.
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Why farmers think the Clean Water Rule goes too far
Its repeal won’t clear up confusion, though.
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Climate scientists fear harassment, threats
Researchers fear attacks from a range of powerful foes in the coming years – and for many, it has long been happening.
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What the new EPA chief’s emails mean for the West
The court-released exchanges show Scott Pruitt’s cozy relationship with oil and gas could impact energy development.
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Inside the fight to undo BLM’s planning overhaul
In latest skirmish of land wars, Congress supports mining and ranching.
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Sportsmen take aim at law enforcement bill
They see HR 622 as a complex and serious threat to public lands.
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Harry Reid exits the ring
In an era of political gridlock, Congress loses a leader who got things done for the West.
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Ask a Scientist: Why NOAA matters for the West
CIRES head Waleed Abdalati answers our questions.
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Why desalination alone won’t water the West
Regardless of supposed Trump backing, the process is complicated and expensive.
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When the power of protest works
Organized dissent helped kill Rep. Chaffetz’s public-lands transfer bill.
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ICE raids confirm worst fears of young immigrants
Immigration sweeps are having a chilling effect on Dreamers, key leaders in the California resistance.
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Latest: Senators aim to revive rural funding
In the meantime, states tighten their belts.
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Outdoor rec industry defends public lands
Utah’s delegation tries to roll back protections, riling a conservation-minded outdoors cohort.
Posted inFebruary 20, 2017: Overdosed
Where wildlife is up against the wall
Donald Trump’s proposed border wall would devastate migrating animals.
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Make America sane again: Impeach Trump
An argument for getting Donald Trump out of the White House.
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Army Corps drops further DAPL environmental review
The reversal was expected following Trump’s executive order.
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Young people are suing over climate change
The Constitution may hold the key to climate action.
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In Wyoming, a cautious public lands victory
Grassroots efforts to fight land transfer bills have succeeded — for now.
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The climate fight isn’t just about facts
We should be talking about values and the kind of world we want.