Trump Administration

Department of Energy’s Kyle Haustveit discusses the Trump administration’s aims to “Unleash American Energy” and the shifting future of energy in the West.

An approval for permitted outfitters to use gas-powered machines to clear trails highlights a clash between access and preservation.

Small businesses in the West were hit hard, especially those that mitigate and suppress wildfires on the ground.

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service memo, signed by Director Brian Nesvik, is the latest of the Trump administration’s steps to remove regulations outlined by the Endangered Species Act.

Grand Teton, Yellowstone and other national parks saw visitation numbers back at pre-pandemic highs this summer. At the most popular parks, visitors had to navigate long lines, noise, packed parking lots and throngs of other tourists.

Ranchers object to more competition during a drought-stricken year.

The federal agency's action — published Tuesday — contends that its decision is intended to "encourage energy production" in the midst of Trump's self-declared national energy emergency.

When the rule was first enacted in 2001, the government held hundreds of public hearings that took nearly two years.

The proposal received nearly 16,000 comments from the public. Analysis reveals that 99% of comments oppose the BLM’s proposed changes.

Environmentalists fear it could set a dangerous precedent.