climate change

OSHA holding series of hearings for input on potential federal heat regulations

The Trump administration is rolling back regulations on emissions from coal power plants. While many in Wyoming are celebrating, some urge caution.

Wyoming produces the majority of the nation’s coal, but many states want more environmentally friendly energy. So for years, Wyoming has hedged its bets on carbon capture technology to keep it alive. But that requires research and federal dollars.

A new analysis shows that climate change is causing the number of extremely hot summer days to rise in most major U.S. cities. Some of the biggest increases are in the Mountain West.

Federal forecasters say there is above-average potential for significant wildfires all the way through the end of September across a vast swath of the Western U.S.

A new analysis shows more than two-thirds of data centers built – or in development – since 2022 are in drought-prone areas, including parts of the Mountain West. Experts warn this could strain water supplies for cities and farmers.

In recent years, there have been a number of fast-moving, destructive wildfires in which residents had little or no warning to evacuate. Federal officials have new recommendations for how communities should prepare for such disasters.

Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive and harder to keep. Lawmakers in our region introduced more than a dozen policy proposals in response this year.

Researchers found Wyomingites are split on why the climate is changing, but most want to see action to prepare for changes. This comes at a time when some state politicians have denied climate science.

Wyoming's governor spoke at a regional convention geared toward energy and mineral policy. He didn't mince words, calling some of the state Freedom Caucus’s efforts around the industry "dumb.”