Nevada, the driest state in the nation, is only getting drier as the region’s supply of groundwater quickly disappears.

Utah and the six other states along the Colorado River are in the middle of negotiating new agreements governing the Colorado River.

Additional action to save Lake Powell is almost certain to come in September 2025, at exactly the worst time for the Colorado River.

The simplest way to understand a heat pump is that it uses electricity to gather heat from one place and move it to another.

A dozen newspapers in Wyoming and South Dakota are set to publish again after buyers stepped in to keep the communities from ...

From a Yosemite icon to a Grand Canyon hidden gem, there are epic waterfall hikes to be found across the country.

A panel of federal appellate judges has ruled that New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period on gun purchases likely infringes on citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

This story by Allen Best appeared on BigPivots.com on August 18, 2025. We are sharing it in two parts. The words “urgency” ...

Las Vegas faces extreme heat with advisories in effect, and potential monsoonal moisture bringing thunderstorms later in the ...

The Mojave Desert tortoise has long been considered a threatened species, but in June, California declared it endangered.

Spotting a Mojave Desert tortoise is increasingly difficult in the American Southwest. The tortoises, with their unmistakable ...

Train journeys are more than just a mode of transport—they are an adventure in themselves. From the icy wilderness of Siberia ...