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Professor from Arizona State provides a picture of humanity’s past, present and future with fire

Professor from Arizona State provides a picture of humanity’s past, present and future with fire

If you have spent a summer in the Gallatin Valley, you know that the dry months between July and September are synonymous with smoke and haze from wildfires. Until last week, smoke from the large Remington fire — which has burned 196,368 acres in southeastern Montana and northeastern Wyoming since

Climate Week concludes with focus on sustainable technologies and arts

Climate Week concludes with focus on sustainable technologies and arts

The final days of MSU's Climate Week highlighted innovative sustainable technologies, the historical interplay of mountain environments and cultures and the role of arts in environmental advocacy. According to the MSU website the week ended with a celebratory concert. All of the week's events engaged the

Climate week activities spur dialogue on sustainability

MSU is currently hosting its annual Climate Week from April 22-26, which features a lineup of educational activities and discussions aimed at fostering environmental awareness and action. The events, open to both the university and the public, underscore local climate activists’ ongoing mission to integrate climate science and sustainability

High temperatures to impact local anglers

High temperatures to impact local anglers

With this winter feeling more and more like spring every day, it’s worth reflecting on how this season’s high temperatures have affected one of Bozeman's largest communities: anglers. Every year, local anglers and tourists from all over come to fish Gallatin County’s hearty stock of

MSU receives ten-million dollar grant in “The Mountains and Plains Thriving Communities Collaborative”

MSU receives ten-million dollar grant in “The Mountains and Plains Thriving Communities Collaborative”

On Jan. 19, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials announced that MSU will receive a ten-million dollar grant to combat environmental issues within EPA Region 8. According to the EPA, Region 8 consists of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah, as well as 28 Tribal

Exploring the untamed beauty: Ted Turner's conservation legacy comes to life at MOR

When you first enter the “Conserving America’s Wildlands: The Vision of Ted Turner” exhibit at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, you are quickly immersed in the sounds of nature. Birds squawk as the sound of rushing water flows through the speakers. With a careful ear, you can

Climate Solutions Group to plan Climate Week

Climate Solutions Group to plan Climate Week

If you’ve been looking for a way to get involved with climate change solutions on campus, consider the Climate Solutions Group (CSG), managed by a class in the political science department. PSCI 492 is a three-credit independent study class that facilitates the opportunity for faculty, staff and students