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Jun 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Alaska’s salmon fight shows who really benefits

Alaska’s fishing rules just got tossed by state lawyers, but the real fight isn’t about paperwork. It’s about who carries the weight when salmon runs disappear. Western Alaska’s chinook and chum salmon have been dropping for years, forcing villages to cut back on their usual catches. Yet when the bo

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Dec 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

North Lake Tahoe's Smart Move for a Greener Future

North Lake Tahoe is a stunning place, but it's also a busy one. Too many visitors can hurt the environment and make life harder for locals. To fix this, the area has a special plan called the Tourism Business Improvement District, or TBID. Recently, this plan was renewed for 10 years. This is a big

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Jul 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Farms and Forests Mix in the Amazon

In the eastern Amazon, the health of the forest is a big deal. It's not just about the trees, but also about what's happening around them. People have been trying to figure out how farming and other activities affect the forest. But there's still a lot to learn. A recent study took a close look at

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