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Wesley Aston/Adobe StockA new study finds that human emissions are the main culprit behind the decades-long drought that ebbs and flows across the Western U.S. Scientists warn the drier pattern could become the new normal, with major implications for water supplies. -
Kaleb Roedel/Mountain West News BureauA new study led by the University of Michigan shows that large livestock farms are polluting the air across the U.S., including parts of the Mountain West. Researchers say these impacts are felt hardest by nearby communities, where people of color often live. -
Stefanie Sere/KLZRIn the small town of Howard, Colorado, something special happens each summer. Riders of all ages gather at the Four Bar S arena for a grassroots gymkhana series that's more than just a set of horse events. It's a tradition, a community, and a legacy, all wrapped into one. -
Hanna Merzbach/Wyoming Public MediaThey say extreme heat and other climate impacts should be considered in monetary policy-making.
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The groups are asking Colorado Parks and Wildlife launch a phased ban of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on state lands to address animal and human health concerns. -
More veterans are getting care outside of the VA through private providers. The agency says it expands access, but many fear it's eroding specialized services. -
Pitkin County's move to change the zoning of most federal land within its boundaries won't affect how the land is used today but is intended to limit development there if it's ever transferred to private ownership. -
The number of golden eagles colliding with wind turbines may have doubled in the last decade. -
New Mexico has a long history of such cases, involving hundreds of survivors. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe faced waves of claims in the 1990s, early 2000s, followed by bankruptcy in 2018. -
A new report finds multi-day streaks of extreme heat are becoming stronger and lasting longer across the U.S., especially in Mountain West states. Experts warn that heatwaves are not only a health concern, but can strain energy resources. -
A new study shows climate change is causing the Earth’s supply of fresh water to quickly disappear. One of the world’s fastest-drying regions is the American Southwest, where future food supplies could be threatened. -
The Idaho National Laboratory is one of four sites selected to develop AI data centers because of their existing energy resources. -
The gun manufacturer has faced dozens of lawsuits in recent years claiming the sidearm can fire without the trigger being pulled, leading people to be shot by their own gun. -
Researchers are working on the largest study of hail in the U.S. in 40 years.
