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New research shows how severe blazes can transform a harmless trace metal into a carcinogen. The post Wildfires make soil poisonous  appeared first on High Country News.

Delegates are arriving in New York for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples, despite the U.S. presenting challenges for attendees to secure visas. The post War, climate change and AI are at stake at the 2026 UN Indigenous forum appeared ...

Scientists say the West’s hidden biodiversity warrants more attention. The post Why mycorrhizal fungi networks need more protection appeared first on High Country News.

These underdogs of the animal world have superhero-like powers. Why don’t we appreciate them more? The post How I learned to stop worrying and love flies appeared first on High Country News.

The agency’s leadership distanced itself from the controversial proposal even though staff helped research public-land sales. The post Interior Department crafted talking points for public lands sell-off agenda appeared first on High Country News.

From the Cascades to the San Juans, the nearly snowless winter wasn’t the same everywhere. The post The West’s snow drought meant record dryness — but also record flooding appeared first on High Country News.

Changes to NEPA come at the expense of tribal consultation. The administration has changed or revoked rules and policies to prioritize extraction. The post ‘Energy dominance’ agenda sidelines tribes appeared first on High Country News.

How a bison inspired me to set boundaries and just say no. The post Opting out could be the thing that sets you free appeared first on High Country News.

Federal turnover and policy shifts have forced Indigenous communities to adapt. The post Tribal leaders reflect on a year of uncertainty — and possibility appeared first on High Country News.