Over 50 fire ecologists across the Western U.S. took an unprecedented look at how forests in thousands of locations are recovering from fire in a changing climate. The results were alarming.
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Less than a century ago, Colorado hunted, trapped and poisoned all the wolves within its borders. Today it’s restoring them – a change that reflects a profound shift in human thinking.
More homes are burning in wildfires in nearly every Western state. The reason? Humans.
Una estudiosa de las tradiciones culturales de Oriente Medio explica la historia y el significado del bisht.
A scholar of Middle Eastern cultural traditions explains the history and significance of the bisht.
The dead of winter, when the longest night of the year takes place, has also traditionally been celebrated as a time of renewal and reverence.
Morality police first appeared in Iran soon after the Islamic Revolution of 1979. But similar forces were present in parts of the Middle East even prior to the date.
A scholar of Iranian politics explains how Iranians have organized resistance movements for the past several decades while risking arrest and public flogging.
From discovering hidden populations of vulnerable newts to dropping “seed bombs”, two new research papers show how genomics and drones help restore threatened ecosystems.
Parks and refuges are important for conservation, but without connections, they’re like islands. Linking them by protecting land in between makes it possible for wildlife to move over bigger areas.
Every year, the number of wildfires caused by humans spikes on Independence Day. There are safer ways to celebrate amid the heat and drought.
Scientists studied charcoal layers in the sediment of lake beds across the Rockies to track fires over time. They found increasing fire activity as the climate warmed.
What criteria should be used to determine whether a food is natural? What if gene-editing techniques produce changes indistinguishable from those that evolve naturally? Is the food still natural?
Dams built to hold enormous quantities of toxic mining waste have a long history of spills. Decisions in the Pacific Northwest threaten three free-flowing rivers there.
The Trump administration has proposed a new category that they say will save US$200 million in terminated benefits.
In 1911, lesbians led the nation’s largest feminist organization. They promoted a diverse and inclusive women’s rights movement.
Long before Chasten Buttigieg became a ‘not-so-secret weapon’ in his husband Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign, another same-sex couple profoundly reshaped American social policy.
There’s a notable disparity between the rate of employment for people with and without disabilities, especially in certain pockets of the US.
Data gathered from EPA reports, staffers and retirees show the Trump administration has brought fewer environmental enforcement actions to conclusion and deferred more to states.
For indigenous peoples, winter solstice has been a time to honor their ancient sun deity. Their rituals reveal a deep understanding of the natural world.
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Associate Professor of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, University of Montana
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Project Director, RTC: Rural, University of Montana
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Regents Professor of History, University of Montana
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Research Associate, University of Montana
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RTC:Rural Director and Director of Employment Research, University of Montana
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Professor of Philosophy, University of Montana
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Research Scientist, Flathead Lake Biological Station, University of Montana
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Professor of Marketing & Innovation, University of Montana
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Montana
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Ph.D. Student in Systems Ecology, University of Montana
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Researcher for the Environmental Data & Governance Initiative; adjunct instructor, University of Montana
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Project Director, RTC: Rural, University of Montana
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Professor of Ungulate Habitat Ecology, University of Montana
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Provost and Executive Vice President, University of Montana
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Professor of Fire Ecology, University of Montana
