Environment

The Trump administration is moving staff from another agency out of Washington, D.C., citing efficiency and cost savings as reasons. If you want to improve the responsiveness of the Bureau of Land Management, start by filling vacant…

Mountain True (formerly the Western North Carolina Alliance) and the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition are joining forces. In their combined 60 years of environmental work, the two groups have used different styles in pursuit of a common…

An environmental group says ATVs threaten the ecosystem of New York's Adirondack Park. ATV supporters say better enforcement of existing rules will protect the park and make riding more enjoyable for everyone.

Timeliness is key in responding to pesticide complaints. Smaller staffs and larger caseloads have led to concerns about whether the pesticide bureau can keep up.

As flood debris festers in the spring sunshine, Congress and the state of Missouri can’t make up their minds whether to help – or even if there is a disaster. Meanwhile, the only thing getting repaired are the railroads.

With the threat of wildfires expected to be higher than normal this fire season, Flagstaff is trying to reduce the threat by logging with a helicopter. It’s an expensive undertaking. But Flagstaff residents in 2012 voted to tax themselves…

Drivers living outside urban areas have farther to drive for work, shopping and trips to the doctor, so they spend more on gas and repairs and produce more emissions per capita. Switching to clean vehicles would save money; it would also…

Timber management on federal lands can be justified for valid reasons — protecting watersheds, conserving wildlife habitat, promoting overall forest health —  but it rarely helps communities confront looming wildfire disasters. The best…

Anna Claussen has helped rural communities talk productively about contentious topics like climate change. Now she’s forming an organization to help her expand that work.