Colorado is “light years” ahead in fire preparedness than it was a decade ago, said Gov. Jared Polis, but it has also faced its largest and most destructive wildfires in that time.

By Colorado College Journalism Institute

BROOMFIELD, Colo.—Colorado’s top wildfire officials said they expect a significantly increased risk of wildfire this summer—and while they’ll partner with neighboring states as much as they can, resources for fighting the blazes will be tested.

Colorado Warns of Severe Fire Risk in Southwestern States. It May be Difficult to Share Resources.

The 28-mile conduit is part of a huge natural gas infrastructure buildout in the state that Duke Energy says is necessary to keep up with demand, especially from a coming wave of data centers.

By Lisa Sorg

SILER CITY, N.C.—John Alderman opened the letter, sent by certified mail from an attorney in New Orleans.

A New Enbridge Pipeline Spurs Opposition in Central North Carolina

Reacting to Trump administration proposals calling for higher-paced processing, critics say protections for workers, animals and food safety are not the only concerns.

By Georgina Gustin

Jill Mauer spent more than 30 years as a government inspector, watching over meat plants as workers slaughtered and processed animals into market-ready chops and wings.

Faster Slaughterhouse Line Speeds Are Increasingly a Climate Problem