The Washington Post
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Fungi could turn piles of potential wildfire fuel into soil.
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Author of "Over the Seawall" on disastrous climate adaptation. Journo for NatGeo, Wired, Guardian, etc. MIT fellow. Prefers the physical world
Stephen Robert Miller’s Journalist Portfolio
View as a gridWhen Climate Adaptation Backfires
Discover Magazine
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In the scramble to combat climate change, so-called solutions can cause more harm. An IPCC 2022 report warns of these maladaptations.
'White gold': why shrimp aquaculture is a solution that caused a huge problem
The Guardian
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In the 1980s, farmers in Bangladesh went from paddies to ponds, letting salt water flood their land. Now millions are left counting the cost
Can Nature Reclaim Iowa?
Sierra Magazine
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Some dream of rewilding one of the most abused states in the nation
What should farmers grow in the desert?
Mother Jones
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As the Colorado River withers, a Japanese rubber company tries to persuade Arizona farmers to grow a latex-producing crop that's adapted to arid conditions.
Canadian Mine Waste Is Crossing Borders and Facing International Backlash
Discover Magazine
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For decades, Canadian waterways have carried toxic mine waste through natural ecosystems, into tribal lands and across the U.S. border. A coalition of indigenous leaders and scientists are now calling for international protection.
Extreme drought creates unlikely farming allies in the Arizona desert
National Geographic
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As control of the river water that allows desert farming shifts, a deep love of agriculture unites groups that have historically been at odds.
Why is a big oil company investing huge amounts of money in Wyoming wind?
The Guardian
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Anschutz Corporation, which made billions drilling oil, is building a 732 power line to carry renewable energy to cities including Los Angeles and Pheonix
The Battle To Protect One Of America's Last Wild Landscapes
HuffPost
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An unlikely alliance of ranchers, Indigenous communities and environmentalists is trying to save the Owyhee Canyonlands.
The battle to control America's 'most destructive' species: feral pigs
National Geographic
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These "ecological zombies" will eat almost anything and can live almost anywhere.
Threatened Species Rely On Ecotourism To Survive. What If There Are No Tourists?
HuffPost
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As the pandemic brought global travel to a halt, local communities and conservation efforts were left in the lurch.
American anxiety drives a crystal boom: 'People are looking for healing'
The Guardian
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The coronavirus pandemic and a bitter election season have helped sales of goods associated with metaphysical wellness to soar
'This season is off the charts': Colorado fights the worst wildfires in its recent history
The Guardian
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Two major fires are consuming the forests in the Rocky mountains, killing at least two people and causing an estimated $195m in damages
The David And Goliath Story Playing Out In Alaska's Fisheries
HuffPost
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Facing the loss of a resource that has supported generations of fishing families, this community set out to protect the pristine waters of southeast Alaska - and it's working.
How We Got Conned Into Drinking Bottled Water - And How We Can Stop
HuffPost
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In just a few decades, water went from a common resource to an incredibly popular packaged commodity with a serious environmental footprint.
Electric Trains Everywhere: A Solution to Crumbling Roads and Climate Crisis - YES! Magazine
YES! Magazine
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Transportation accounts for nearly a third of the country's carbon emissions.
One Clan's Unique Weapon Against Big Oil - YES! Magazine
YES! Magazine
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Because the Unist'ot'en clan has given up no land rights after decades of courtroom battles, they maintain a strong foothold on land crucial to future oil expansion plans.
In A City Reeling From Tragedy, Hope Looks Like A Grocery Store
HuffPost
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Cassia Herron spent years trying to bring fresh food to her neighborhood. In the wake of tragedy, new hope emerges.
Dengue Fever Is on the Rise - a Ticking Time Bomb in Many Places Around the World
Discover Magazine
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The spread of dengue taps into a perfect storm of climate change and economic strife.
Fishers Peak
nature.org
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Trinidad finds new economic opportunity in outdoor recreation thanks to Colorado's newest state park, part of a continuous protected wildlife corridor.
The Coronavirus Could Change The Way We Eat Meat
HuffPost
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The COVID-19 pandemic has hobbled the meat industry. Can small farms raise a more sustainable future?
What It's Like To Go Through A Pandemic Without Broadband
HuffPost
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Telemedicine is on the rise as COVID-19 spreads. But slow internet keeps it out of reach for people who need it most.
The Curious Case of the Rabbit Mountain Elk
Sierra Magazine
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In Colorado, residents clash over a plan for managing wildlife
Arizona's water supplies are drying up. How will its farmers survive?
National Geographic
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As the mighty Colorado River dwindles and cropland dries out, farming families face a grim choice: give up or somehow adapt.