A new scientific analysis shows that fall temperatures are rising across the country because of climate change, especially in the Mountain West. More than simply a delay in sweater weather, experts say this trend has more serious impacts.

Public lands advocates are hoping to draw attention to proposed cuts to the National Parks Service and other land management agencies by visiting gateway towns in the West.

During pregnancy, people face a higher risk of respiratory complications and preterm birth.

Yale's Climate Opinion Maps now include questions asking Americans about specific extreme weather events like wildfires and floods and how they relate to climate change. More than other Mountain West states, Colorado residents link climate change to these severe weather events.

Parents with mixed immigration statuses face the threat of family separation as immigration enforcement increases nationwide.

This comes as the number of rural hospitals and OB/GYNs delivering babies is dwindling.

A federal judge recently ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to scale back its use of pesticides in all western states. Environmental groups say the ruling is a big step toward protecting rangeland wildlife.

Without congressionally approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather.