Nathan Rott
Stories
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Politics
In Historic Move, Biden To Pick Native American Rep. Haaland As Interior Secretary
Deb Haaland would be the first Native American Cabinet secretary. She opposed many Trump environmental rollbacks and considers climate change "the challenge of our lifetime."
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National
Trump Administration Postpones Listing Monarch Butterfly As Endangered Species
The Fish and Wildlife Service has declined to list the monarch butterfly as endangered, even though it finds such a listing necessary. Officials cite limited resources and other species in danger.
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Environment
Biden Pledges To Conserve Nearly A Third Of U.S. Land And Water By 2030
President-elect Joe Biden wants to conserve 30% of U.S. land and water by 2030. It's part of a global push to avoid the worst effects of climate change and the decline of the natural world.
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National
U.S. Heads Into Winter Months With Coronavirus Cases Surging
The governors of California and New York have sounded the alarm that hospitals may be overwhelmed this winter if COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise.
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Health
Many Challenges Arise When People Doubt Pandemic's Threat
Doctors and public health officials in states like Montana, Idaho and the Dakotas say they're being overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, many of whom believe the pandemic isn't a big deal.
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Environment
Gray Wolves To Be Removed From Endangered Species List
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is removing federal protections for gray wolves in the contiguous U.S., saying the species' recovery is a success. Wildlife groups are promising to sue.
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National
Smoky Skies Are The New Normal. Are They Making Us Sick?
Scientists know that tiny particles from smoke can be inhaled deep into a person's lungs and even enter the bloodstream. But the long-term health effects of this are not fully understood.
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National
As Oregon Wildfires Burn, Some Evacuees Are Returning Home
Firefighters are making progress against wildfires in the state. Some residents are slowly being allowed to return to their homes and businesses after wildfires swept through their area.
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Environment
Why Firefighting Alone Won't Stop Western Mega-Fires
In another record-breaking year, communities are realizing the best way to survive wildfires is learning to live with them.
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Environment
The World Lost Two-Thirds Of Its Wildlife In 50 Years. We Are to Blame
Human activities are causing an "unprecedented" and alarming decline in wildlife populations around the world, a new report warns. It says the staggering loss ultimately threatens human life as well.