The Debate Over Delisting Grizzly Bears

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This chapter discusses the ongoing debate about whether grizzly bears should be taken off the endangered species list, highlighting the recovery of the species and the potential impact on residents and livelihoods. It explores the political battle between Republican states and federal environmental regulations, as well as the concerns of scientists regarding bear management. The chapter also mentions efforts in Missoula, Montana to find ways for residents and bears to coexist, emphasizing the potential positive impact on conservation.

In the American West, grizzly bears are spreading—and fights over protecting them under the Endangered Species Act test the frontiers between science and politics. Vaping is tremendous business in Britain, but the largely unregulated industry is now, curiously, asking for more oversight (10:57). And our language columnist explains our word of the year for 2023 (17:47).

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