News & Commentary

Old Cow, New Tricks

March 10, 2015 DispatchWestAlisa Opar

Desert-friendly cattle that came over with Columbus might be better bovines for the drought-plagued West.

Say Cheese, Skunk Bear

February 25, 2015 Latest NewsMontanaAlisa Opar

For wolverine research in Montana, it’s all about getting a belly shot of those scrappy recluses.

Lord of the Tree Rings

February 18, 2015 Latest NewsWestAlisa Opar

Benjamin Cook looks at ancient trees to forecast future droughts. His latest findings are not good news for the West.

California, Here Dry Come!

February 13, 2015 Latest NewsCaliforniaBrian Palmer

A new study shows that the current California drought is nothing compared to what’s coming.

Who's to Blame for Oil Waste in Californians' Drinking Water?

February 9, 2015 Expert BlogCaliforniaBriana Mordick

New information shows decades of mismanagement and failure to safeguard federally protected drinking water aquifers

Sea to Table

February 5, 2015 DispatchWestAlisa Opar

Consumers are increasingly getting to know their local fish—and fishermen—through companies that cut out the middleman.

Acid Attack

January 23, 2015 Latest NewsHawaiiJason Bittel

Invasive ants are harrying Hawaii’s native seabirds and causing horrifying deformities in their young.

Wildlife Services Holds Landmark Nonlethal Workshop in Dillon, Montana

January 16, 2015 Expert BlogMontanaZack Strong

Out of the Woods

January 13, 2015 Latest NewsCaliforniaAlisa Opar

To ensure its survival, California’s only native freshwater turtle will be wintering in captivity this year.

Cause Célèbre

January 13, 2015 Latest NewsLos AngelesAlexis Sobel Fitts

An L.A.-based eco-fashion line counts A-listers among its biggest fans.

Bill Would Help End California's Role in Elephant & Rhino Poaching Crisis

January 7, 2015 Expert BlogCaliforniaElly Pepper

No one wants to think that they're responsible for killing elephants. But if you've bought ivory in California recently, you might be.

Two Steps Forward…

December 22, 2014 Latest NewsWestAlisa Opar

A major bill passed by Congress last week included good news for conservation in the West—and some serious setbacks.

This Land Is Mine Land

November 17, 2014 Latest NewsWestSusan Cosier

Abandoned mines are polluting Western waterways.

Port Arthur, Texas: American Sacrifice Zone

November 13, 2014 DispatchPort Arthur, TexasTed Genoways

If built, the Keystone XL pipeline would end in one toxic town.

Big Oil Is Undermining California's Clean Energy Future

November 6, 2014 Expert BlogCaliforniaMerrian Borgeson

What a Mega-Drought Would Look (and Taste) Like in California

November 4, 2014 ExplainerCalifornia, West, United StatesAlisa Opar

As the state’s drought reaches the next level, Californians will have to learn to live in a waterless reality.

Greening Houston

October 17, 2014 DispatchHouston, Texas

The U.S. capital of the oil industry could teach other cities a thing or two about fighting climate change—in a politically inhospitable climate.

Who's Ready for Climate Change?

October 17, 2014 ExplainerInternational, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Miami, India, New York City, Mexico CityJeff Turrentine

Five cities that are steeling themselves…and five that are fooling themselves.

Keys to the City

October 17, 2014 PerspectivesChicago, Pittsburgh, Bogotá, International, Reno, Canada, California

Nine leaders who are combating global climate change--starting with the places where they live.

California Legislative Session Ends with Big Wins for Our Health and Environment

September 17, 2014 Expert BlogCaliforniaVictoria Rome