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The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to go ahead with firing thousands of federal workers across several agencies. Advocates worry that if a lower court rules the firings are illegal, agencies will be too hollowed-out to hire workers back.
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Gen Zers are increasingly worried about a warming world. Sarah Newman and Leslie Davenport, who presented at Aspen Ideas Festival over the weekend, are providing resources to help navigate those emotions.
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Texas braces for extreme heat, but a surge in solar and battery storage has dramatically lowered blackout risk, according to state grid officials.
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Federal money for solar projects, especially for smaller rural farms, could be at risk as Congress attempts to pass a federal budget through reconciliation. Small farms in the Mountain West could lose out on those benefits.
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States that use Colorado River water need to agree on new rules for sharing it by 2026. If they don't, they will likely end up in messy court battles.
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Colorado River states appear to be coalescing around the early makings of a new plan to share water in a way that accounts for climate change.
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Extreme heat causes nearly 500,000 deaths yearly. WHO urges action as climate change intensifies risk—especially for vulnerable and outdoor-working populations.
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This week’s Water Wednesday Outdoor Report highlights the latest local water levels at McPhee Reservoir and the Dolores River—and shares findings from a major new study. Researchers found that when heatwaves and drought overlap, the risk of death for people with respiratory conditions like COPD increases significantly. Learn how drought compounds heat-related health threats and why future climate alerts may need to adapt.Listen now and stay safe, Four Corners.
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Researchers found massive depletion of the region's groundwater, adding more stress to the drought-stricken Colorado River.
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NOAA forecasts a hotter-than-normal summer with worsening drought in the Southwest and Northern Plains. Tune in for what it means locally.