Tribal leaders call on President Biden to protect sacred lands in the Mountain West
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by Kaleb Roedel
5d ago
A coalition of Western conservationists and tribes are working to protect more public lands before the November presidential election ..read more
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Social media steers more visitors to national parks in Mountain West and beyond, study finds
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by Kaleb Roedel
5d ago
Social media can influence everything from what we eat to where we vacation. Now, a new study shows it’s also driving more visitors to U.S. national parks, especially in the Mountain West ..read more
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EPA puts strict limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
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by Kaleb Roedel
1w ago
For the first time, the federal government is putting limits on “forever chemicals” called PFAS in the nation’s drinking water – a move that will protect communities across the Mountain West ..read more
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Wild horse advocates win lawsuit that could change BLM’s herd management practices
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by Kaleb Roedel
1w ago
A federal judge in the Mountain West recently ruled in favor of wild horse advocates who sued federal land managers for failing to stick to their own rules ..read more
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Solar and wind power is surging in the Mountain West but there’s plenty of room to grow, study finds
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by Kaleb Roedel
1w ago
A new report shows wind and solar power account for more of America’s energy than ever before. Some states in the Mountain West are helping lead the charge ..read more
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Where does it make the most financial sense for Mountain West homeowners to go solar?
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by Kaleb Roedel
1w ago
Many Americans are trying to lower their energy bill – and carbon footprint– by turning to rooftop solar panels. A new report shows where in the U.S. it makes the most financial sense to go solar ..read more
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Will wolf-watchers flock to Colorado? Tourism leaders have mixed opinions
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by Scott Franz
1w ago
At the dawn of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction project, tourism leaders in mountain towns are offering mixed views on the animals. Some are fearful or indifferent, while others are cautiously optimistic they could become an attraction ..read more
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A federal program that gave eligible households high-speed internet access is winding down
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by Yvette Fernandez
2w ago
The Affordable Connectivity Program has helped millions of households get internet access with subsidies. The program will wind down at the end of April unless the federal government agrees to fund it through the end of the year ..read more
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Charging electric vehicles poses many challenges. A recent expo showcased some solutions.
Wyoming Public Media » The Mountain West News Bureau
by Yvette Fernandez
2w ago
Transitioning to electric vehicles – or EVs – is much more complicated than simply adding more charging stations across the country. Those on the cutting edge of this effort talked about the challenges and potential solutions at a recent expo in Las Vegas ..read more
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Physicians, hospitals and medical associations sound the alarm on Idaho's expanding OBGYN desert
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by Julie Luchetta
2w ago
Physicians, hospitals and Idaho’s top medical associations are sounding the alarm on the state’s OBGYN crisis, saying the state’s strict abortion bans are causing confusion among healthcare professionals and leading to staff shortages ..read more
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