Experts say a temporary measure that extended the life of the farm bill last year is likely to expire at the end of this month.

Research shows climate change is causing bridges across the U.S. to age faster than expected. Many of the bridges affected are in parts of the Mountain West.

A new report shows climate change is causing more extreme fires, putting more homes at risk. The findings come as the Davis Fire south of Reno, which sparked on Sept. 7, 2024, has burned more than 5,000 acres and destroyed at least 14 buildings.

These home visits come after a $9 million dollar boost in federal funding in the region.

Many states, such as Nevada, have taken a number of measures to ensure the integrity of their voting system following the last presidential election. This is of particular concern in states that became embroiled in "election denialism" schemes and are considered “battleground” states.

In the coming U.S. election, abortion rights will be on the ballot in 10 states, including some in the Mountain West. Experts say this could influence the presidential race.

Among them are incentives for risk reduction in the built environment and more sensible land use planning, as well as support for prescribed fire and workforce training.

As wildfires burn across the Western U.S., a new study using AI technology shows that evacuating a major tourist area in the Mountain West could take more than three times longer than local experts thought.

Air pollution can be two to five times worse indoors compared to outside, and it’s especially concerning for children, who tend to breathe in more air than adults in relation to their body weight.

According to recent reporting, shelters are at capacity, especially on reservations with underfunded infrastructure. And climate change is compounding the problem.