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nClimGrid-Monthly/nClimGrid-MonthlyWinter isn't technically over yet, but that hasn't stopped much of the Mountain West from seeing record-breaking heat since December — a trend that's expected to continue into spring. -
Mark Stone/University of WashingtonSnowpack is often described as the West's largest natural reservoir — and the way forests are managed can affect how much of that snow becomes part of the water supply, according to new research.
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The birds are already facing pressures like drought, wildfires, and climate change. Conservation groups say the case could shape land use decisions on public lands for years to come. -
When biologists first noticed increased bird flu cases in October, 49 cases had been reported. But because they can only test a limited number of carcasses, the true number is likely higher. -
The Utah Climate Center's Casey Olsen predicts cooler temperatures this weekend, but warmer temperatures and drier conditions next week. -
Advocates of national parks say the Trump administration is trying to erase history by calling for the removal of any materials unrelated to parks' beauty. -
Wet snow avalanches are starting earlier in the season as global temperatures rise. But it turns out, it’s not wise to generalize when it comes to avalanche risk. -
Floating solar is a technology already implemented around the world and across the country. It's already been implemented on a small scale in Utah and could be expanding shortly. -
Republican lawmakers are increasingly turning to the Congressional Review Act to overturn public lands management plans — but until now, it hadn't been used to target a national monument. -
Scientists say the plant could help farmers produce renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel while using significantly less water than traditional biofuel crops like corn and soybeans. -
The National Environmental Policy Act requires federal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of major projects. Now, 80% of those regulations are being rescinded. -
A new report found those disasters were also closely connected, with drought and low snowpack creating ideal conditions for large wildfires.
