David Condos
Stories
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Environment
A park ranger took action 25 years ago. Now, 85 miles of the Escalante River have been saved
A retired park ranger "battled" an invasive shrub taking over tributaries of the Colorado River. Now, 85 miles of the Escalante River have been restored.
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National
What DOGE cuts could mean for national park visitors
With the busy season at many national parks imminent, park advocates and gateway communities are worried visitors and park-related economies will suffer.
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Environment
A historic water rights settlement will finally bring water to the Navajo Nation
A decade of effort to win more water from the Colorado River is finally paying for the Navajo Nation. The Infrastructure Act is funding new irrigated farms now that the desert tribe can legally pull water from the river.
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National
Petroleum drilling technology is now making carbon-free power
A new technique for harvesting geothermal energy being pioneered in Utah has passed a significant milestone: Southern California Edison has contracted for enough of the energy to power 400,000 homes.
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Climate
Heirloom fruit varieties could help in protecting against climate change
Orchards established by Mormon pioneers are still producing fruit in Utah. Experts say heirloom fruit varieties can be insurance against climate change, even as hotter summers threaten those trees.
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Climate
Heirloom fruit varieties could help in protecting against climate change
Orchards established by Mormon pioneers are still producing fruit in Utah. Experts say heirloom fruit varieties can be insurance against climate change, even as hotter summers threaten those trees.