Environment

As our cities continue to grow, so too does our need for green spaces.

In a biology lab on the Boise State campus, a rare and mysterious creature sits in a tank. It has a rich cultural background and looks like it’s wearing a feather boa around its neck. It swims and it sways as if dancing to a Latin rhythm from its homeland, but its livelihood is threatened in the wild.

Following a string of record-breaking temperatures, many Idahoans are looking for ways to beat the heat like staying indoors, floating the river and using cooling devices. The City of Boise is participating in an urban heat study this summer to combat the effects of climate change.

The National Park Service is seeking the public's help in identifying the two men, caught on video pushing rocks off a cliff near the Redstone Dunes Trail earlier this month.

The group's youth organization, the Idaho Climate Justice League, plans to march from the Idaho State Capitol to Boise City Hall and read letters to the city, urging it to advance clean energy programs.

When it comes to Boise, there are many things that make the city special, from its diverse culture to its unique historical sites, but one of the main attractions has to be its outdoor recreation. And it's this feature which has had one of the biggest impacts on our community.

When it comes to addressing environmental issues, plastic pollution is one of the worst.

The Environmental Voter Project is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that surveyed at voters in 18 states to see which ones prioritize climate change or environmental issues. The report found that voters 65 and older are the second-most concerned group when it comes to the environment.

We look at ways individuals can make a difference with climate and their health.

Using art to educate people about their impact on the environment.