Environment

As Trump Comes After Research, Forest Service Scientists Keep Working

Shi En Kim / High Country News May 29, 2025 Scientists describe how they’re preparing for the upcoming field season despite new political challenges. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Environment

Trump Asks Congress To Ruin Our National Parks

Christine Peterson / High Country News May 13, 2025 The White House wants to alter life for U.S. hunters, anglers, RVers, off-road-vehicle drivers, backpackers, birdwatchers and hikers. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Unemployment Line After DOGE Cuts

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Trump Has Alaska’s Wildlife in His Crosshairs

Kitty Block / Independent Media Institute Jun 13, 2019 A new administration initiative could overturn federal rules prohibiting trophy hunting and trapping in the state's protected wilderness. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Climate Scientist Paid Price for Resisting Trump Administration’s Censorship

ELIZABETH SHOGREN / Reveal Feb 19, 2019 Maria Caffey led a trailblazing study outlining the risks of rising seas at national parks. Now she finds herself out of a job. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Senate Backs Massive Public Lands, Conservation Bill

MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Feb 12, 2019 The measure, passed on a 98-2 vote, adds a million acres of new wilderness, expands several national parks and creates four new monuments. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

National Parks Rush to Clean Up Toppled Trees, Trash After Shutdown

BRADY McCOMBS and FELICIA FONSECA / The Associated Press Feb 1, 2019 Among the effects of a month-plus with no staff are damaged Joshua trees and elephant seals overtaking a Northern California beach. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

National Park Service to Tap Into Entrance Fees to Keep Operating

The Associated Press Jan 6, 2019 The extreme step is necessary at popular sites that are open during the shutdown, top parks official says, but its legality is questioned. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

National Parks Struggle to Stay Open, Safe During Shutdown

Brady McCombs and John Flesher / The Associated Press Jan 5, 2019 Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke had a message for visitors: “Grab a trash bag and take some trash out with you." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Federal Workers Face Grim Prospect of Lengthy Shutdown

JULIET LINDERMAN and LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Dec 27, 2018 The president tweets: "this isn't about the Wall," but about Democrats denying him "a win." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

White House Closer to Partial Shutdown With Wall Demand

HOPE YEN / The Associated Press Dec 16, 2018 Despite lawmaker resistance from both parties, the Trump administration insists that Congress provide billions for a southern border wall. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mention of Climate Change Scrubbed From National Parks Report

Elizabeth Shogren / Reveal Sep 10, 2018 An investigation reveals officials were instructed to remove language the Trump administration regarded as "sensitive." Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )