ID: Climate Change
Biden administration's proposed heat rules would protect ID farmworkers
The Biden administration is proposing rules to protect workers from extreme heat. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said its …
ID poll: Clean energy production, preserving nature compatible goals
A new poll shows Idahoans support the development of more clean energy in the state. In February, 500 likely Idaho voters were surveyed. Jillian …
FERC rule to spark energy transmission building nationwide
A new step from the federal government takes a step toward modernizing the process for building energy transmission lines - while also protecting wild…
ID student-led program helps Spanish speakers access science
A student-led program at Boise State University is helping make science more accessible for Spanish speakers. Project Scientia provides Spanish …
Report: Idaho in bottom 10 for transportation spending policies
Idaho is in the bottom ten in a report ranking states' spending on transportation. With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act …
Decades-long effort yields protections for dwindling wolverine population
In a long-awaited decision being celebrated by conservation groups, the wolverine will receive greater protections across the northern Cascades and …
Congress Spending Bill Rider Could Slow Down ID Wind Energy Installation
A spending bill in Washington, D.C. includes a provision to conduct further study of wind energy before its installation in Idaho. Critics say the …
As Fires Damage ID Plants, Report Finds Native Seed Supply Insufficient
A new report finds the country's supply of native seeds is falling behind the needs of current and future restoration projects. Researchers with …
ID Clean Energy Advocates to Gather at State Capitol
Clean energy advocates are heading to Boise at the start of next year's legislative session. The organization Idaho Energy Freedom formed in …
Report: Fossil Fuels Still Undergird Utilities' Future Plans
Despite their climate pledges, many utilities aren't moving away from fossil fuels very quickly, according to a new report. The Sierra Club …
Drive Electric Week Rides into Idaho
This week is National Drive Electric Week, and the vehicles are garnering more attention than ever. Over the weekend, Boise hosted an event …
Critics: Climate Bill's Nuclear Funding Undermines Clean-Energy Claims
The Inflation Reduction Act aims to revolutionize the clean-energy sector in the United States. But in Idaho, critics think its investment in nuclear …