Group questions Yellowstone’s fiber optic project

by Elizabeth Duan | April 30, 2021
“Yellowstone National Park’s proposal to bury fiber optic cable alongside 187 miles of roadway has drawn fire from an environmental group. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility wrote in a recent press release, “Unfortunately, those roads traverse areas that run the ...

Zion National Park’s cell tower secret

“As the weather warms up, many of us are thinking about getting outdoors. For a lot of Utahns, that means enjoying one of our Mighty Five national parks. But the 2News Investigative Team found that one park was operating in secret — at least when it came to adding a cell tower ...

Who Wants More ATVs?

by Elizabeth Duan | April 29, 2021
“Inyo County has old-growth forests and pristine alpine lakes nestled between granite peaks that top 14,000 feet. Home to bears and marmots, this remote California county also boasts volcanic tablelands, high-elevation desert, and the oldest trees on Earth. Many endangered and ...

Cheers, jeers as Biden skips the fine print

“On the eve of his 100th day in office, President Biden used his first address to Congress to illustrate his quick start out of the gate, referencing climate change far more than his predecessors and aiming to balance his bold vision with his moderate sensibilities. Kyla Bennett, a ...

Ousted EPA Children’s Health Chief Seeks Return, Eyes Focus on Equity

“Ruth Etzel, the former director of EPA’s Office of Children’s Health Protection (OCHP) ousted by the Trump administration, is pursuing a whistleblower complaint that could return her to the helm of OCHP, just as she is calling for regulators to adopt a new approach to chemical ...
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