Small-town firefighters are often first responders to some of the biggest blazes.
Writers on the Range
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No, God won’t take care of climate change
Conservationists and religious folk need to find harmony for a healthy planet.
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Who needs a camper when you could be cold and hungry?
Why I’ll always choose camping in the wild over a luxury motorhome.
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The political right and left are stuck in polarizing myths
Neighbors in a small Colorado town are splintered, but neither are correct.
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Death and dying are different in the West
The rugged individualist mentality of the region extends to medical aid in dying.
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Don’t let this uranium mill repeat history
The White Mesa Mill’s license is up for renewal under the Trump administration.
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We can still ease back from worst-case climate scenarios
A colossal iceberg breaks off Antarctica, foreshadowing a daunting future climate.
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Meet me tonight in (the West’s) Atlantic City
The rugged Old West meets New West in a tiny Wyoming town.
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What to do if you live in a wildfire zone
Homeowners can protect themselves and their neighbors.
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Inside a ‘drive-thru wildlife park’
In eastern Idaho, Bear World takes the wild out of bears.
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Life between one wildfire and the next
The climate-change train is out of control. What’s a fire-prone small town to do?
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Wild spaces define who we are as Americans
A veteran explains why public lands are what he fought to protect.
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As the Great Plains disappear, a path to better farming
Since 2009, an area the size of Kansas has been converted to crops.
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The difference between hunting and killing
A writer recalls two contrasting experiences with so-called hunters.
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Giant Sequoia is a monument to why we need monuments
With few original trees left, the area exemplifies the need for protection.
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How collaboration can save the Colorado River
Different interests must align for a successful restoration.
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Let the floodgates of protest open over Bears Ears
96 percent of public comments defend national monuments.
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Don’t fear wolves and grizzlies — respect them.
Predators continue to be shot in the West despite their known ecological value.
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6 tips for authentic Western home decor
“No trespassing” signs, broken-down machinery and old stacked tires are a must-have.
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Why the next generation needs public lands
Experiences in the wilderness are crucial for troubled youth.