Mountain West News Bureau

As wildfires threaten more communities across the West, new research suggests some basic changes to how homes are built could make them safer without significantly increasing the price tag.

One ski area was already factoring in higher fuel costs because it started transitioning its fleet of groomers and vehicles to a lower-emission source.

The University of Wyoming grew hefty, 9-inch-long carrots when it added coal char to the soil. Researchers say this could be another market for the declining coal industry.

Supporters say it will provide boost to oil and gas industry

Nanci Limbach, the founder and executive director of the Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation, says this is one of the busiest years for the organization. The facility is caring for nearly three dozen bears while continuing to care for other Colorado wildlife, including foxes, deer and raptors.

Farmland across the West may be doing more than growing crops. It could also help stop wildfires in their tracks.

Two years ago, when we launched Our Living Lands, we planned to cover climate change's impact on Indigenous communities across the country. After 100 episodes, I'm proud of how much we’ve done.

It's different from the existing Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent, which takes place in September on a trail.

These home visiting programs just saw an influx of federal money that could mean expanding to more families.

They bought a triplex to have a community without having to share a kitchen: “We are punks, but we're also adults, and we need to have some personal space.”