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Hunters, anglers and nearly everyone else supports the roadless rule

The roadless rule is the single most important regulation that benefits hunting and fishing in America. The rule has been in place for 25 years, a habitat-enhancing force of nature since I started hunting elk some 20 years ago, with nearly universal popularity from the start. As Trout Unlimited President and CEO Chris Wood explained, […]

Could you survive The Oregon Trail? An emergency medicine doctor offers tips on how to not die in the great outdoors

You might not die of dysentery on the trail these days, but there is still plenty of danger outdoors.

Medicine and technology may have advanced, but the dangers of the wilderness remain unchanged. The Oregon Trail game provides timeless tips on how to enjoy nature safely.

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Where speed goats cross the high sage seas

Atmos reports on pronghorn migration in Wyoming, highlighting their unique adaptations, conservation efforts, and the struggle to balance wildlife protection with development.
Why scientists want your photos of wildlife eating lunch
Grist reports on the Who Eats Whom project, leveraging citizen science to document complex wildlife interactions. This database aids conservation efforts amid climate change.
How to prepare your HVAC system for winter: A homeowner's checklist for reliable heating
(BPT) - Winter weather can arrive quickly, and the last thing any homeowner wants is a heating system that isn't ready when temperatures drop. Fortunately, a few proactive maintenance steps can help …
4 fall home power steps to prepare for cold weather, starting with a solar generator
(BPT) - The fall season means clocks fall back, and every November, standard time returns with a familiar set of seasonal rituals.Once you've gone around the house adjusting all your clocks, you …
Hurricane Harvey dropped several feet of rain on Texas, stranding trucks, people and their pets.
How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?
Storms big and small can produce a lot of rain. What matters most is how fast they’re moving, as an atmospheric scientist and educator explains.
NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened
Floodlight reports that a New Jersey data center emitted significant air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened, leading to a $1 million fine.
Top Travel Stories
(Feature Impact) If you reminisce on the days when the toy catalog was required reading, photos took a week to develop and the only way to reach the North Pole was on a landline, this holiday season may offer an opportunity to take yourself back a few years - or decades.
(BPT) - Key takeaways:Buying and traditional leasing typically involve significant upfront expenses or multiyear financial commitments.For people who want an everyday car without committing to the …
JayWay Travel reports that 77% of American travelers planning a Europe trip are willing to take on debt, with many ready to sacrifice at home to fund it.
Green Living Stories
What the history of blue baby syndrome tells us about today’s fight for clean water
Sentient reports that blue baby syndrome, linked to nitrate pollution from agriculture, shaped water safety regulations. 
Not every home needs the same backup power. Here's how to determine the best home battery backup for you.
(BPT) - Are you thinking about adding a home backup system to your house in the form of a solar generator or portable power station? If not, it's a good idea to consider sooner rather than …
What you need to know about the outage forecast before you buy power backup
(BPT) - Excited about Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days? How about finding deals that really matter, like backup power solutions for your home? More than 4 in 10 households have no generator, battery, …
Could shellfish farming fix Florida's algal bloom problem?
Reasons to be Cheerful reports that shellfish farming could help combat Florida's harmful algal blooms by filtering water and improving quality through nutrient credit trading.
Could plastic-eating robots clean up our oceans?
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on autonomous plastic-eating robots in cities worldwide led by The Ocean Cleanup which aims to remove 90% of ocean plastic by 2040, utilizing interceptors while facing challenges like biodiversity impact and microplastics.
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