ID: Environment
Snake River dams' clean energy claims questioned
A new report found four dams in the Columbia River Basin are big emitters of methane. Research from the organization Tell The Dam Truth showed the …
Fed judge's wolf trapping decision could help ID grizzly recovery
A federal court ruling that limits wolf trapping and snaring in Idaho could aid recovery of grizzly bears in the region. U.S. Judge Candy Dale …
ID student-led program helps Spanish speakers access science
A student-led program at Boise State University is helping make science more accessible for Spanish speakers. Project Scientia provides Spanish …
Invasive Species Week sheds light on ID landscape impact
It is National Invasive Species Awareness Week, and plants and critters not native to the Northwest are wreaking havoc on some landscapes, including …
Indoor air quality in long-term care facilities suffers during wildfires
By Kylie Mohr for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Northern Rockies News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News …
Mine exploration project near Boise River headwaters raises alarm
Conservation groups are concerned about a mining exploration project proposed near the headwaters of the Boise River. The Idaho Copper Corporation …
Presidential memo urges steps to restore NW salmon
The Biden administration wants to get serious about restoring salmon populations to the Northwest. A presidential memorandum directs federal …
Report: 520 discharge violations from ID sewage plants in 2022
A new report finds more than half of the sewage facilities in Idaho had pollution violations in 2022. The sixth annual analysis by the Idaho …
Congress Spending Bill Rider Could Slow Down ID Wind Energy Installation
A spending bill in Washington, D.C. includes a provision to conduct further study of wind energy before its installation in Idaho. Critics say the …
Algae Blooms Undermine Summer Fun in ID
During the summer, many Idahoans head to the water, but algae outbreaks can stop them from a relaxing day cooling off. Algae blooms typically occur …
Alternatives Available to Overcrowding in National Parks
America's national parks are bracing for another record year of attendance, but overcrowding in the parks could take away some of their magic…
Nuclear Waste Transportation Draws Opposition in West
Concerns are growing in the west about nuclear waste transportation. On Tuesday, the Snake River Alliance is holding a webinar on these concerns…