Stories Tagged as
Conservation
Building new housing on federally owned land could shrink the national shortage
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Feb 13, 2025
"This is one area where there does appear to be convergence between Democrats and Republicans," said UChicago professor Mike Albertus.
Wyoming summer camp tackles "brain drain" with nature
by
Caitlin Tan
Oct 4, 2024
A kids camp in the Rockies lives out Wyoming’s vision for teaching the next generation of outdoor leaders and conservationists.
How Jane Goodall is using her Templeton Prize money
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jun 4, 2021
And why the 87-year-old scientist says she's not retiring yet.
EPA poised to roll back what waterways are protected
by
Ben Bradford
Dec 11, 2018
The Trump administration is set to release a plan that would redefine which bodies of water are protected by the 1972 Clean Water Act.
California fishermen, once blocked by conservationists, now work with them
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 19, 2017
Environmentalists in Morro Bay focus on getting fishermen back in the water with more sustainable practices.
The skyline of the future is made of wood
Jan 4, 2017
The latest innovation in construction recalls Lincoln Logs.
Southern African countries are pushing to sell ivory again
by
Tony Wagner
Aug 12, 2016
While some countries burn ivory in a show of conservation, others say they should be able to decide whether or not to sell it.
For public good, not for profit.
Santa Barbara takes a second shot at desalination
Jan 25, 2016
A desalination plant built in the 90's mothballed when El Nino rains ended a drought.
U.S. mayors tackle water problems
Jun 19, 2015
Conference will cover safety and conservation issues.
One California drought winner? The local car wash.
Jun 9, 2015
San Jose has banned washing cars in your own driveway, but commercial car washes are okay