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"Fire for Watersheds"
"To bring more water to the landscape — and fight the growing risk of catastrophic wildfires — a Tribe in California helps to reshape fire management policy."
"For This Alaska Town, Whaling Is a Way of Life"
"The PBS documentary ‘One with the Whale’ explores the importance of subsistence hunting and gathering in a Yup’ik village—and what happens when mainlanders misunderstand it."
"Appalachia’s Recreation Industry Faces Climate Change Challenges"
"The impacts of climate change are steadily and exponentially being felt here in Appalachia just as they have across the globe, and environmental activists, scientists and outdoor enthusiasts alike find themselves in a race to counter the climate curve in the region."
"How To Investigate Toxic Lead Lurking In Your Community’s Soil"
"New resources from the Center for Public Integrity and Grist aim to teach residents and reporters how to conduct their own research."
"Study Says It’s Likely A Warmer World Made Deadly Dubai Downpours Heavier"
"Circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge that just flooded Dubai and other parts of the Persian Gulf, but scientists didn’t discover the definitive fingerprints of greenhouse gas-triggered warming they have seen in other extreme weather events, a new report found."
As Bird Flu Spreads In Cows, Scientists Ask 4 Big Questions
"On Friday, Colorado became the latest state to detect the bird flu virus spreading in dairy cattle. It follows revelations earlier in the week that viral fragments are turning up in retail milk."
Angry Mexican Farmers Target Avocado Orchards That Suck Up Too Much Water
"As a drought in Mexico drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action on thirsty avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the mountains west of Mexico City."
"A Water Crisis In Mississippi Turns Into A Fight Against Privatization"
"Thanks to a federal judge, residents of Jackson will have a say in how the city resolves its yearslong water crisis."
"This New Biden Rule Will Save Americans $2 Billion On Utility Bills"
"The Biden administration has finalized a major rule change that raises the bar for real estate developers who want newly built homes to qualify for U.S. government-backed loans, laying the groundwork for a massive overhaul in the way Americans build houses."