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Wildfires make soil poisonous New research shows how severe blazes can transform a harmless trace metal into a carcinogen. The post Wildfires make soil poisonous appeared first on High Country News.

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War, climate change and AI are at stake at the 2026 UN Indigenous forum Delegates are arriving in New York for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples, despite the U.S. presenting challenges for attendees to secure visas. The post War, climate change and AI are at stake at the 2026 UN Indigenous forum appeared first on High Country News.

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Why mycorrhizal fungi networks need more protection Scientists say the West’s hidden biodiversity warrants more attention. The post Why mycorrhizal fungi networks need more protection appeared first on High Country News.

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How I learned to stop worrying and love flies These underdogs of the animal world have superhero-like powers. Why don’t we appreciate them more? The post How I learned to stop worrying and love flies appeared first on High Country News.

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Interior Department crafted talking points for public lands sell-off agenda The agency’s leadership distanced itself from the controversial proposal even though staff helped research public-land sales. The post Interior Department crafted talking points for public lands sell-off agenda appeared first on High Country News.

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The West’s snow drought meant record dryness — but also record flooding From the Cascades to the San Juans, the nearly snowless winter wasn’t the same everywhere. The post The West’s snow drought meant record dryness — but also record flooding appeared first on High Country News.

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‘Energy dominance’ agenda sidelines tribes Changes to NEPA come at the expense of tribal consultation. The administration has changed or revoked rules and policies to prioritize extraction. The post ‘Energy dominance’ agenda sidelines tribes appeared first on High Country News.

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Opting out could be the thing that sets you free How a bison inspired me to set boundaries and just say no. The post Opting out could be the thing that sets you free appeared first on High Country News.

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Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty — and possibility Federal turnover and policy shifts have forced Indigenous communities to adapt. The post Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty — and possibility appeared first on High Country News.

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Trotting tortoises, juggling unicyclists, ancient clothing and beer poop beer Mishaps and mayhem from around the region. The post Trotting tortoises, juggling unicyclists, ancient clothing and beer poop beer appeared first on High Country News.

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A new era of industrial logging looms Mapping the possible impacts of the Roadless Rule overhaul The post A new era of industrial logging looms appeared first on High Country News.

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The Trump administration sent Greater Yellowstone into chaos. What’s next? The region survived a year of deep cuts and layoffs. Here’s who is picking up the pieces. The post The Trump administration sent Greater Yellowstone into chaos. What’s next? appeared first on High Country News.

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The public got one week to comment on Chaco Canyon drilling. It’s almost over Indigenous leaders, New Mexico political leaders accuse feds of rushing a decision about the sacred site. The post The public got one week to comment on Chaco Canyon drilling. It’s almost over appeared first on High Country News.

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Border wall blasting hits a treasured New Mexico mountain A planned 1.3-mile wall across Mount Cristo Rey has drawn opposition from environmentalists and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces. The post Border wall blasting hits a treasured New Mexico mountain appeared first on High Country News.

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What a bombing in Nevada reveals about the nation’s appetite for violence The rise of domestic terrorism in the West. The post What a bombing in Nevada reveals about the nation’s appetite for violence appeared first on High Country News.

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The government-funded coverup under our noses History will judge the Trump administration harshly for elevating oil and gas at the expense of everything else. The post The government-funded coverup under our noses appeared first on High Country News.

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How HCN is helping fill a growing need for local news The Western Environmental Reporting Collaborative ramps up in July. The post How HCN is helping fill a growing need for local news appeared first on High Country News.

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Letters to the Editor, April 2026 Comments from readers. The post Letters to the Editor, April 2026 appeared first on High Country News.

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Forest Service overhaul sows confusion, concern In the Trump administration’s reorganization of the struggling agency, painful echoes of BLM’s past moves. The post Forest Service overhaul sows confusion, concern appeared first on High Country News.

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A DNA archive critical to identifying missing migrants has itself gone missing The database is no longer accessible after the organization that started it shut down. The post A DNA archive critical to identifying missing migrants has itself gone missing appeared first on High Country News.

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New nuclear safety rules reduce protections for workers, the public ‘They’re pulling away from what’s kept us safe all these years.’ The post New nuclear safety rules reduce protections for workers, the public appeared first on High Country News.

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Why intentional fires can still be safe during this dry spring Land managers are finding pockets of cool, wet conditions, allowing them to safely reduce future fire risk. The post Why intentional fires can still be safe during this dry spring appeared first on High Country News.

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How I found trans joy in backcountry splitboarding Under an administration threatening my existence, I find self-love through movement. The post How I found trans joy in backcountry splitboarding appeared first on High Country News.

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War exposes the energy dominance lie True energy independence comes from weaning ourselves from fossil fuels. The post War exposes the energy dominance lie appeared first on High Country News.

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Bureau of Indian Affairs could face reorganization, deeper staff cuts Tribal leaders say previous cuts have already impacted the government’s ability to carry out programs in Indian Country. The post Bureau of Indian Affairs could face reorganization, deeper staff cuts appeared first on High Country News.

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Utah’s new study aims to kill ‘as many cougars as possible’ Critics say the state's attempt to boost ungulate populations lacks scientific grounding and transparency. The post Utah’s new study aims to kill ‘as many cougars as possible’ appeared first on High Country News.

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Public lands need less extraction and more rewilding In the age of extinction, we need a new model for these landscapes and the communities that rely on them. The post Public lands need less extraction and more rewilding appeared first on High Country News.

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The West’s heatwave ‘virtually impossible without climate change’ Climate researchers found the region’s extreme weather is caused primarily by the burning of fossil fuels. The post The West’s heatwave ‘virtually impossible without climate change’ appeared first on High Country News.

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Congress contemplates sweeping investigation of Native boarding schools What the Truth and Healing Commission Bill would — and would not — do. The post Congress contemplates sweeping investigation of Native boarding schools appeared first on High Country News.

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Top Interior official said she wouldn’t work on grazing policies. That’s not stopping her. Karen Budd-Falen, the agency’s associate deputy secretary, is actively working on grazing matters despite her last-known ethics documents, which disqualified her from doing so. The post Top Interior official said she wouldn’t work on grazing policies. That’s not stopping her. appeared first on High Country News.

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