natural resources

Land Grabs Have Modernized — But They’re Just As Violent As They've Always Been

New research quantifies the constant violation of Indigenous communities' rights.
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Biden Team Scraps Trump-Era Opinion That Gave Away Tribal Lands

A 2020 legal memo gave North Dakota ownership of mineral rights beneath the section of the Missouri River that flows through the Fort Berthold Reservation.
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The Last-Ditch Attempt To Save America's Largest National Forest

Alaska's Tongass National Forest is the world's largest intact temperate forest. Trump plans to open it up for logging but the tribes living there are taking a stand.
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9 Everyday Foods That Are Making The Drought Even Worse

It takes more than 1,500 gallons of water to make a chocolate bar. Consider limiting your consumption of these foods as part of a water-wise diet.
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This State Has A Bold Plan To Recycle Fracking Waste Water

Even in dry states, it’s unclear whether the reused water would be safe.
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Protecting People From Wildfire Involves Costly Work That No One Wants To Do

Wildfire-prone communities across the West want trees removed from public land, but timber companies aren't turning a profit.
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7 Of The Highest-Rated Water Bottles With Filters On Amazon

Filter your water on the go.
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Drought Returns To Huge Swaths Of U.S., Fueling Fears Of A Thirsty Future

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No More Bottled Water For Flint, As Michigan Declares Taps 'Restored'

The whistleblower who exposed elevated blood lead levels in Flint children says the decision is premature.
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Trump Names Former Astronaut And Oil Geologist To Lead Key Scientific Agency

James Reilly, 63, has been tapped for director of the U.S. Geological Survey.
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