The project, like the larger green hydrogen economy, will need to overcome skepticism from local communities and funding challenges.

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Is the region ready to produce the world’s most advanced technology?

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The demolition of public lands, water and wildlife protections are part of conservatives’ plan for a second Trump term.

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Proponents say a new reservoir off the Sacramento River is environmentally friendly.

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In Mirasol: Looking at the Sun, Colorado farmers fight to save their communities.

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The repeal of the bedrock Chevron doctrine throws climate and conservation laws into doubt.

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Bringing flow back to Western waterways.

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The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde move the second largest waterfall toward public access.

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A new accounting reveals deep disparities in Western water consumption.

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Transboundary-mining pollution threatens our sovereign rights.

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