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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.
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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.
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Solar and wind power is surging in the Mountain West but there’s plenty of room to grow, study findsA 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.
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A legal analysis by regional and national animal welfare groups says Wyoming’s animal cruelty statute should apply.
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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.
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This spring, the federal government is expected to finalize a rule that would require oil and gas companies to pay more to drill on public lands across the Western U.S.
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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.
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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.
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The Biden administration is restoring protections for threatened wildlife that had been previously dropped during the Trump presidency. The changes are minor, but they’ve sparked fierce debate about the purpose and function of the Endangered Species Act.
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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.