tag: wilderness

open space

Make Way for the Movable Beast
Elephants and lions used to roam the Great Plains, and some scientists would like to put them back. But can we really hope to restore the world to its "original" state?
Comments (0) | May 28, 2009
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Loving the West to Death
Our public lands have never been more crowded. As millions of us flock to the mountains and the deserts to revel in their wild beauty and restore our jaded spirits, perhaps it's time to ask: are we helping or hurting?
Comments (8) | December 1, 2008
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A Search for Holiday Cheer

Comments (0) | December 12, 2007
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Canada's Highway to Hell
Even sober energy experts wonder if Alberta has gone mad as the province tears up a vast wilderness to get at the world's dirtiest, most expensive -- and perhaps last -- reserves of oil.
Comments (26) | September 1, 2007
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The Red Rock Wilderness Act: Our Chance to Be Present at the Creation

Comments (1) | Oct 1, 2009
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Q&A: Documentary Filmmaker Ken Burns on National Parks

Comments (6) | Sep 25, 2009
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Why We Need a Bold New Vision for Preserving Our Nation’s Wilderness

Comments (1) | Jul 27, 2009
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Top 10 Reasons Mother Nature is 'Too Big to Fail'

Comments (1) | Apr 24, 2009
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Victory for the Public's Land in Utah

Comments (2) | Feb 4, 2009