Boulder County owns or protects more than 108, 000 acres of open space. The land is a mix of county property and private parcels that have been sealed with conservation easements thanks to taxpayer money. Once the land was secured, a duty followed: keep it healthy and safe. The county’s plan says t
The city is rethinking a plan that would have turned the school district’s office into a family shelter. The proposal, which would cost about $14 million to renovate, was dropped by the finance committee last week. The building on Cumberland Avenue is 56 000 square feet and currently houses the d
The summer heat in New Jersey has become so intense that several schools are shortening their days. Teachers and students alike will leave school early on Wednesday because the temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s. This follows a very hot Tuesday, and high humidity has made the h
Reno is turning up the heat as the week goes on, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid‑to‑upper 80s by the time Memorial Day rolls around. The National Weather Service says a ridge of high pressure will settle over the area by mid‑week, bringing sunny skies and drier air across Western
The Sanjiang Plain was explored through 287 cores taken from nine deep holes. Scientists measured rare earth metals, common rock elements, acidity and plant leftovers in each layer. Their goal was to see how these metals stack up from the surface down and what shapes that pattern. The metal story i
Tidal wetlands, the green lungs along coastlines, play a huge role in keeping ecosystems balanced. They give homes to many species, shield shorelines from floods, lock away carbon, and clean the water that flows through them. But people’s activities and a warming planet are shrinking these vital
The University of New Mexico’s faculty union is standing up against a planned 13. 1% rise in health‑insurance premiums that could cut into teachers’ paychecks next year. The union says the hike would make it harder for staff to afford their own coverage, especially those with families. One assist
Families face tough choices when a teen’s mental health or substance use problems no longer improve with regular counseling. In Boise, many turn to a residential program after other options fail. These centers are not just overnight stays; they provide a structured setting where teens live, learn, a
Recent research shows that the heat released by data centers can raise local temperatures by a few degrees. The study measured air temperature changes around four facilities in Phoenix, finding increases of 1. 5 to 4 °F within 500 m downwind. Data centers consume large amounts of electricity,
Carlos Prates, a rising star in UFC’s welterweight division, has shocked fans with his odd sleep pattern. He says he rarely gets a full night’s rest, even before big fights. While most athletes rely on long sleep for recovery, Prates keeps his routine tight and unconventional. He admits that he u
