Stories by Ula Chrobak

Although studies are still mixed and products are often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help furry patients with arthritis, allergies and anxiety

Researchers and tire companies hope drought-tolerant guayule can provide a sustainable economic boost to the water-stressed Southwest

Western states’ “atmospheric thirst” means more fires and strained water supplies

Here’s how they choose the right leaf for the job

The complex interplay of tick ecology, land use and climate may be enabling the spread of the pathogens the arachnids carry

The complete torching of trees allows dense, low vegetation to sprout, creating a new hotbed for more extreme fire

The science on that question is mixed, but for me it feels more like a form of meditation