Amanda Paulson
The Christian Science Monitor
Boulder, CO, United States
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Plant, restore soil, repeat. Could nature help curb climate change?
“Nature-based solutions” are the latest climate buzzwords. But what does it mean to do this well? → Read More
How Earth Day united a nation in crisis and sparked a global movement
Denis Hayes, organizer of the first Earth Day, reflects on 50 years of environmental activism. → Read More
Taming an American icon: A plan to curb wild horses, and save the West
Wild horses are overrunning rangeland in the West. Now a solution may be emerging that can help save an American icon – and the land. → Read More
Rich in spirit: How Rev. Robin Hood fights for housing justice
Meet Robin Hood, Chicago’s activist minister helping shield African American seniors from mortgage fraud. → Read More
How offshore drilling became a losing proposition
Opposition to offshore drilling has become more bipartisan, focusing minds on the tradeoff between oil development and coastal protection. → Read More
Where nature has rights
Toledo, Ohio, isn’t the first community to try to enshrine “rights of nature” into law. → Read More
Has the EPA lost its teeth? House to investigate dwindling enforcement.
Deregulation has been a hallmark of the Trump administration's EPA. But data suggests that the agency may be bypassing the courts by declining to enforce pollution violations. → Read More
Amid dire climate warnings, blue state pledges carry new weight
With thousands of scientists calling for transformational climate action, many Americans are looking to local governments to lead the climate action charge. How close can regional efforts take us? → Read More
For wildlife, climate change brings a mixed bag
Discussions around climate change and wildlife tend to focus on winners and losers. In reality, animals’ responses cross a wide spectrum – with some showing surprising adaptability. → Read More
US West learns to live with heightened threat of wildfire
An early wildfire season in the American West comes at a time when more people are building near fire-prone wildlands. These new realities have forced communities to rethink the way they prepare for wildfire. → Read More
Why these young Republicans see hope in climate action
Climate change is often painted as a starkly partisan issue. But within the Republican Party, a generational divide has emerged as some Millennials tug the GOP toward climate action. → Read More
Rethinking disposable straws – for the sake of the oceans
A movement to ban single-use plastic straws and bags is gaining momentum around the world. → Read More
Do global travelers have to leave their environmental ethics at home?
Global tourism is responsible for some 8 percent of total carbon emissions, about three times more than what previous studies had calculated, according to a study published Monday. → Read More
US counties get mixed grades in ‘State of the Air’ pollution report
The American Lung Association’s annual report on pollution levels in the United States warns that 2 in 5 Americans live in counties with too much ozone or particulate pollution. → Read More
For women in science, busting barriers is just part of the job
As awareness of bias has increased, so too have efforts to address the subtle ways in which women find their work devalued. But in many institutions, women still struggle to get male peers and supervisors to acknowledge the problem. → Read More
For suburban GOP lawmakers, new pressure on guns
In Colorado's sixth district, the Republican incumbent is being challenged by a Democratic former Army Ranger who is calling for new gun control measures, as polls show public support for limiting access to guns is at the highest level in years. → Read More
How to make science experiments as common at home as bedtime stories
A study released today suggests one hurdle to more science being shared in family rooms is the lack of expertise parents feel. Researchers say having all the answers doesn't matter, but the encouraging of curiosity does. → Read More
Whose nature? Colorado leads push to democratize the outdoors.
In one of the largest-scale initiatives to combat the 'nature deficit,' Colorado is investing millions of dollars to connect low-income and minority children to nature. → Read More
Prairie dogs test Coloradans' patience, and ability to compromise
Colorado, like many Mountain States, is struggling with a surge in prairie dogs. The debate is trying county officials' ingenuity as they work to placate both farmers and animal rights advocates. → Read More
Why coal-rich Wyoming is investing big in wind power
Wind power is gaining ground in many conservative states across the American Plains, as residents begin to view investment in wind power as an economic opportunity rather than an ideological statement. → Read More