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A new study shows that utility companies in Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico are predicting explosions in energy demand due to data centers that power artificial intelligence.
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The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars.
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The persistent Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon destroyed dozens of buildings this weekend. Perhaps none were more iconic than the Grand Canyon Lodge.
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A family duo takes us on a ride to find a scar-faced grizzly, as the iconic bruins' future remains uncertain.
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There's more going on in trees than what most of us may know. Experts explain the science of trees.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff detected the larval stage of the zebra mussel in the Colorado River in New Castle in June, giving researchers a hint as to its origins in the basin.
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There could be about a million 'orphan' oil and gas wells across the U.S. As they age, they can leak greenhouse gases or unhealthy chemicals.
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New analysis shows that rural areas are just as likely to be impacted by extreme heat as urban areas, but these places require different solutions to mitigate those impacts.
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Federal money for solar projects, especially for smaller rural farms, could be at risk as Congress attempts to pass a federal budget through reconciliation. Small farms in the Mountain West could lose out on those benefits.
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Inspectors at Lake Tahoe recently discovered a new aquatic invasive species on a boat before it launched, sparking regional concerns. Officials say the incident serves as a reminder that people across the Mountain West should be on alert.
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A new analysis shows that climate change is causing the number of extremely hot summer days to rise in most major U.S. cities. Some of the biggest increases are in the Mountain West.
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A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) found that geothermal energy in the Great Basin could supply 10% of the nation’s electricity demand. However, greater engineering efficiency is needed to take full advantage of the heat beneath our feet.