Environment
December 11, 2025
Colorado Enlists Range Riders to Deter Wolf Attacks; Ranchers are Skeptical
Range riders are putting themselves between wolves and the cattle they’re trying to protect. With long hours, difficult terrain and millions of acres to patrol, some ranchers doubt that they can be effective.
December 8, 2025
‘On the Brink of Catastrophic Failure:’ How Long Will Trenton Water Works Keep Working?
Trenton Water Works serves approximately 225,000 people and is over 200 years old. After years of neglect, the utility is grappling with aging infrastructure, staff shortages, and health concerns.
December 8, 2025
A Tale of Two Droughts: Who is Striving and Who is Thriving?
New Jersey residents struggle to reduce their water usage throughout a year long drought watch while local farmers have yet to see an impact.
December 8, 2025
Florida Promised to Protect Its Springs. Is It Keeping Its Word?
Beneath the clear blue surface of Florida’s springs, scientists are detecting unsettling changes. At the same time, a battle over how the state enforces its water rules is raising new questions about what it will take to safeguard them.
December 8, 2025
Activists Rally to Save a Stately Pair of Seattle Oaks
A northern red oak tree believed to be more over one-hundred-year-old might be sacrificed for a new development’s driveway. The battle over it reveals much about Seattle’s struggle to balance growth and nature in The Emerald City.