The West is filled with land that helps to preserve vital wildlife habitats, according to conservation groups and ecologists.

Map: Western states lead the nation in home solar installations. More than 3 million households and businesses have connected their solar panels to the grid, but fights over pricing stymie growth.

The U.S. government owns half of the land in 11 western states—but almost no one lives there. ... makes it possible to map these areas, albeit imperfectly.

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Map showing degrees warmer or cooler than average in the United States. The West Coast and Mountain West states were cooler than in the last 14 years, while the Eastern U.S. was warmer.