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Alex Hager
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KUNC
Colorado River states appear to be coalescing around the early makings of a new plan to share water in a way that accounts for climate change.
Ted Wood
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The Water Desk
James Dawson
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Boise State Public Radio
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The school in Brighton had no band program a few years ago. Now hundreds participate. -
A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) found that geothermal energy in the Great Basin could supply 10% of the nation's electricity demand. However, greater engineering efficiency is needed to take full advantage of the heat beneath our feet. -
Water experts gathered at the University of Colorado, Boulder for talks about the future of the Colorado River. Top policymakers were notably absent. -
State conservatives say the U.S. Constitution mandates Congress to "dispose" of this land. -
Tom Schultz, the head of the U.S. Forest Service, is calling for wildfires to be extinguished "as swiftly as possible this season." But aggressive suppression policies are widely believed to be one of the key culprits in the current wildfire crisis. -
Many said reforms are needed, but are wary of some of the Trump administration's proposals. -
From the metal for cans to sourcing flavors from Italy, Mexico or West Africa, beer is an international business. And brewers in Utah worry about what Trump's tariffs will mean for their costs and creativity. -
The American Lung Association's annual air quality report shows that some of the most polluted air is in the areas around Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, and Salt Lake City, but some of the cleanest is in the mountain areas in Wyoming, Colorado, St. George, Utah and Prescott Valley. -
Federal forecasters are warning that the fire season could be very active across broad swaths of our region this July and August. -
In recent months, the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and the Federal Insurance Office have each released detailed data on insurance premiums, non-renewals and other key metrics. The advocacy groups Public Citizen and The Revolving Door Project brought that data to life with interactive maps.
