In “Medicine River,” Mary Annette Pember examines a national shame — and the trauma it wrought in her own family.

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Robert Macfarlane’s new book asks a simple question that poses a profound challenge to environmental policy and the drive for ...

If you’re one of the millions of Yellowstone fans out there, you’re likely still mourning the December 2024 end of the show.

T here’s been a lot of noise about the state of our rivers these past few years, and quite right too. An Environment Agency ...

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge and the Beipanjiang Bridge both span the Beipan River, which winds through the dramatic karst terrain of Guizhou Province. In a region defined by deep ravines and ...

"It was an opportunity to discuss Saskatchewan’s priorities ..." Premier Scott Moe said of his post-election talk with the new Canadian prime minister. The Liberals' promise of an increased ...

Figure R3 Irrigated areas within the Murray–Darling Basin region The Murray–Darling river system has been, and continues to be, of high importance to Aboriginal people. Aboriginal people view ...

Total annual rainfall was below average for the third consecutive year. Streamflows were very low in the latter half of 2019 reflecting the dry conditions. High rainfall in early 2020 resulted in some ...

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