A Giant Quaking Aspen Forest Is Trembling Under Our Watch
A cloned aspen grove that's thrived for millennia is feeling the pressure of just 50 years of human activity.
utah
Inside Utah's Anti-Public Lands Agenda
New documents obtained by Pacific Standard show the scope of Utah's efforts to roll back key protections for public lands across the country.
The DOI Won't Sell Off Lands That Trump Removed From a Utah Monument
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke didn't see the Bureau of Land Management's draft plan beforehand; he only learned the details when he read about them in the news.
The Trump Administration Is Moving Forward With Plans for Scaled-Down Utah Monuments
But to those awaiting the outcome of legal challenges to the president's reductions, the planning seems premature.
A Judge Rules That Trump Can Keep Secret His Reasons for Shrinking Our National Monuments
A judge says the administration doesn't have to turn over legal documents for which an environmental law firm had sued.
Mike Lee's Myths
Senator Mike Lee of Utah wants to take away public lands. His reasons are all wrong.
Utah Senator Mike Lee Is Among the Candidates Being Interviewed for a Supreme Court Seat
President Donald Trump interviewed Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Monday to replace Justice Anthony M. Kennedy on the Supreme Court.
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Utah's Anti-Conservation Crusade Is About to Become Very Costly
With Outdoor Retailer's departure, Utah pays dearly for its attack on public lands.
Letter From Moab, Utah: Sharing a Sunset at Arches National Park
Delicate Arch is the most famous rock formation in Arches National Park—and, almost certainly, in the entire state of Utah.
If You Support Public Lands, Steer Clear of Utah
The state’s government has helped lead the war on national forests and other federal land. The outdoor recreation community is pushing back.
Keeping Climate Science Out of Classrooms
School officials in Utah think sixth graders are too young to be taught about climate change—but the perfect age to be misled about it.
Why Does the Coal Industry Treat Old, Dirty Power Plants Like National Treasures?
Dear coal industry, stop reminiscing over outdated power plants. They’re holding you—and us—back.
The Psychology of the Executioner
A look inside the minds of those who have participated in firing squads and lethal injections.
Shooting a Mountain Lion
Until his illegal hunting business was shut down by authorities, you could have paid Christopher Loncarich $7,000 to bag a mountain lion.
Is Air Pollution a Risk Factor for Suicide?
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that breathing bad air can heighten the probability of suicide. The latest evidence comes from pollution-plagued Salt Lake County.