I was also just barely inside the boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument. At least for now. But the national monument protections on my little dispersed campsite, along with a good portion of the ...
On Oct. 25, 2024, Joe Biden, the first U.S. president to formally apologize for the policy of sending Native American children to Indian boarding schools, called it one of the most “ horrific chapters ...
In addition to the on-the-ground impacts of helium production, which echo those of natural gas extraction, opponents also ...
The state’s landmark climate law survived a repeal effort — and has raised billions of dollars. Here’s where that money is ...
Four states — Oregon, Colorado, Idaho and Nevada — resoundingly rejected ranked-choice voting initiatives. Alaska is still awaiting a final verdict on whether it will keep or repeal its own ...
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From oil in the Arctic to the Ambler Road, Alaska’s resource and conservation battles await a new administration’s fate, affecting communities, ecosystems and industries alike.
The state’s landmark climate law survived a repeal effort — and has raised billions of dollars. Here’s where that money is going.
The alternative electoral system has many benefits, but public opinion remains mixed.