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![Biden orders feds to prioritize native fish recovery in Columbia River Basin](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-Columbia-River-water-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Biden orders feds to prioritize native fish recovery in Columbia River Basin
The order from President Joe Biden arrived moments before an Oregon Senate committee met to address the state’s struggling populations of wild salmon and steelhead.
![Pacific lamprey numbers surge in Columbia River Gorge](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-lampray-fish.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pacific lamprey numbers surge in Columbia River Gorge
Though still a far cry from the species’ historic populations in Pacific Northwest waterways, this year’s return of the prehistoric, eel-like species to the Columbia River is a welcome sign for the environment and its advocates.
![Meet the Colorado winemakers growing grapes in the mountains](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-Colorado-wine.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Meet the Colorado winemakers growing grapes in the mountains
The Centennial State produced about 200,000 cases of wine last year, bringing $41 million into Colorado and highlighting the state’s growing importance in American winemaking.
![MGM Resorts latest hotel operator hit with class action after cyberattack](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/08/attachment-Las-Vegas.jpg?w=980&q=75)
MGM Resorts latest hotel operator hit with class action after cyberattack
Hackers busted into the multi-billion-dollar hotel and casino operator's computer system in an attack that crippled hotel operations and exposed private customer information.
![House spars over bill to relax marijuana use restrictions for federal employees](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/10/attachment-marijuana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House spars over bill to relax marijuana use restrictions for federal employees
Lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee took up legislation Wednesday that, if made law, would be a significant step toward relaxing the federal government’s policy towards marijuana use.
![Groups sue to protect forest ecosystem from logging in Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-Flathead-forest.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Groups sue to protect forest ecosystem from logging in Montana
Groups are challenging a U.S. Forest Service logging project within the Custer-Gallatin National Forest outside Yellowstone National Park, a project they claim would imperil habitat for federally protected wildlife species.
![Remote work may cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than half](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/05/Traffic.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Remote work may cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than half
The growth of remote and hybrid work during the pandemic, spurred by guidelines on social distancing, can reduce the carbon footprint of simply working by as much as 58% in the United States.
![California sues fossil fuel giants over climate change](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/10/attachment-California-Wine-Fire.jpg?w=980&q=75)
California sues fossil fuel giants over climate change
The Golden State blames major gas and oil companies like Exxon Mobil and Chevron for contributing to the devastating effects of climate change on California.
![Climate agency: Canadian wildfires set new record for carbon emissions](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/08/attachment-oregon-fire.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Climate agency: Canadian wildfires set new record for carbon emissions
The European Union's global climate monitoring service said Canada's devastating wildfire season has caused the release of 410 megatons of carbon emissions, almost triple the previous record.
![Humans threaten Earth’s stability; researchers see hope for balance](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/07/earth.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Humans threaten Earth’s stability; researchers see hope for balance
A group of international scientists says humans are transgressing six of nine planetary boundaries that are vital for Earth to maintain the stability and resilience humans need to thrive.