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Coal versus Recreation in Utah

Haze from Utah's coal-fired power plants threatens its vibrant outdoor-recreation industry.

By Judith Lewis Mernit February 8, 2016

In this story: dirty energy, saving wild places, activism

Pollution from Utah's old economy is threatening to choke its recreation-based future

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Noah Schlager February 5, 2016

In this story: clean water, oil, wilderness, wildlife, forests

What About Unrecyclable Stuff?

By Bob Schildgen February 4, 2016

In this story: , recycling

How Can I Recycle Foam?

By Bob Schildgen February 4, 2016

In this story: , recycling

National Parks Adventure: An Epic Film for An Epic Occasion

By Wendy Becktold February 4, 2016

In this story: film, national parks, saving wild places

Justice Must Be Served in Flint

By Aaron Mair February 3, 2016

In this story: environmental justice, clean water, politics

Would Yosemite by Another Name Be As Sweet?

By Aliyah Kovner February 2, 2016

In this story: national parks, Yosemite

Lumber Liquidators Busted for Liquidating Tigers

By Paul Rauber February 2, 2016

In this story: animals

February Observing Highlight: Winter Hexagon

By Kelly Kizer Whitt February 1, 2016

In this story: astronomy

Whistle-Pigs take the Weather Channel (or, Happy Groundhog Day)

By Zoë J. Sheldon February 1, 2016

In this story: holidays, animals

A User’s Guide to Great Outdoor Photography

By Boyd Norton February 1, 2016

In this story: photography, wilderness, wildlife

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

By Michaella Sheridan January 29, 2016

In this story: politics, technology, oceans

Sharks Take a Bite

By Noah Schlager January 29, 2016

In this story: wildlife, oceans, science

Murder and Mystery in the Recycle Berkeley Yard

By Bob Schildgen January 28, 2016

In this story: books, recycling

3 DIY Toiletries You Can Make At Home

By Christine Coester January 25, 2016

In this story: diy

Keep It in the Ground

By Dashka Slater January 22, 2016

In this story: clean energy, dirty energy, politics

5 Environmental Stories You Don’t Want To Miss

By Noah Schlager January 22, 2016

In this story: clean water, water, animals, astronomy, oceans

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What's Hiding in Your Toothpaste?

By Aliyah Kovner January 21, 2016

In this story: health, shopping

In the Company of Pines or People?

By Madison Kotack January 21, 2016

In this story: hiking, travel

Koala Care Up Close

By Michaella Sheridan January 20, 2016

In this story: children, parents, volunteers, forests, wildlife