Kirk Siegler
Stories
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Trump's election makes the future of what could become a giant lithium mine unclear
In Nevada, federal land managers have approved a new lithium mine that could supply 37,000 new electric cars a year. But a new lawsuit and the reelection of Donald Trump pose challenges.
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Some rural Nevadans want Trump to stop the state's solar energy boom
Backlash against massive solar energy farms drove strong rural turnout in Nevada may have helped flip the presidential vote there to Republican for the first time since 2004. But it's not a given Trump will derail President Biden's plans for more Nevada solar.
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The American industry that wants more government intervention
As President-elect Trump promises to eliminate government agencies and regulations, one American industry — mining — is asking for more intervention. They say national economic and military security are at stake.
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The Palisades fire continues its path of destruction in Los Angeles
At least two people are dead as a result of the wildfires in Los Angeles, more than 1,000 homes destroyed. Officials now worry about manpower and water shortages.
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L.A. fires latest: Close to 200,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation
As high winds persist, Los Angeles struggles with water and firefighting staffing challenges. Authorities say "thousands" of homes and businesses are destroyed. At least five people have died.
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Why Los Angeles, America's most fire-ready city, became overwhelmed by flames
In a city prone to large natural disasters, L.A. firefighters are widely considered to be among the best in the business at knocking down urban wildfires. But in the extreme conditions lately, experts say little can be done even to slow these modern fires.
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A look back at Deb Haaland's time as the first Indigenous cabinet secretary
The nation's first indigenous cabinet secretary is wrapping up at the Department of Interior. It's unclear how many of Deb Haaland's reforms will remain intact under Trump.
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NPR reporters discuss covering the LA wildfires
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How federal job cuts are playing out in Western states
Red states with lots of federally owned land have long called agencies managing them "bloated." Now, agency job cuts are affecting local economies.
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Artists descend on Idaho's Treefort Music Festival
A visit to the Treefort Music Festival in Boise, Idaho. It started as a springboard to catch artists wrapping up at South by Southwest in Austin, but is becoming a national fixture itself.
