What tumbleweed can teach protesters
The journey of Salsola tragus to North America began in the 1870s, an inadvertent import from the Russian Empire. Its seeds arrived in North Dakota, hitchhiking within shipments of flaxseeds,…
The journey of Salsola tragus to North America began in the 1870s, an inadvertent import from the Russian Empire. Its seeds arrived in North Dakota, hitchhiking within shipments of flaxseeds,…
Across the vast expanse of the American West, an area more than double the size of California currently hosts livestock grazing on publicly owned lands, establishing ranching as the region’s…
State environmental regulators on Wednesday issued a stark ultimatum to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), demanding the immediate acceleration of cleanup efforts for vast quantities of "legacy" nuclear and…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forth a proposal that could significantly diminish the authority of Native American tribes to protect their vital water resources, a move experts warn…
The coastal ecosystems of British Columbia are witnessing a remarkable display of adaptive intelligence, challenging long-held scientific understandings of animal cognition. In 2023, the Heiltsuk Nation, whose traditional territories encompass…
The dog, a creature of focused energy, also sported its own vibrant orange gear, its keen nose working through stalks of corn cut low to the ground, a miniature, furry…
The majestic Colorado River, a lifeline for over 40 million people and a sprawling agricultural empire across seven U.S. states and Mexico, is confronting an existential threat as decades of…
The integrity of Indigenous identity, a cornerstone of cultural heritage and community, has faced increasing scrutiny as figures such as Sacheen Littlefeather, Elizabeth Warren, and Thomas King have drawn headlines…
Etched into sandstone, nestled between chaparral, and tracing coastal ridgelines, the trails of California’s Los Padres National Forest are inherently delicate, a fragility now amplified by a rapidly changing climate.…
The sun dipped below the rugged horizon of California’s Carrizo Plain, painting the vast, sandy landscape in hues of gold and crimson, as ecologist Ian Axsom moved with determined speed.…