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Why Western Wildfires are getting larger
The Forest Service says it's climate change, the timber industry says its lack of logging, others say it’s intentional.
by Felice Pace, Oct 07, 2008 -
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What the election means for the Interior Department
A look at McCain and Obama's likely picks for Secretary of the Interior.
by Rob Inglis, Oct 06, 2008 -
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EPA reopens "National Libraries on the Environment"
Agency restores (some) access to vital scientific information.
by Jodi Peterson, Oct 03, 2008 -
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Nothing left to lose
Contaminated lands could get second life through renewable-energy development.
by Rob Inglis, Oct 03, 2008 -
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Drilling setback in Nine Mile Canyon
BLM did not adequately assess potential damage to ancient rock art and archaeological sites.
by Emily Steinmetz, Oct 02, 2008 -
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How the federal election could impact public lands
Four more years of road deterioration? Or a concerted effort to address the problem?
by Felice Pace, Oct 01, 2008 -
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Oil shale moratorium expires
Bush threatened veto of appropriations bill if Democrats wouldn't agree.
by Rob Inglis, Sep 30, 2008 -
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Do you live in a small town?
It isn't just population; it's also about whether drivers use their turn signals.
by Ed Quillen, Sep 30, 2008 -
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Roan battle rages on
As the BLM issued leases yesterday, environmental groups moved to block them.
by Emily Steinmetz, Sep 30, 2008 -
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Ground gaming the system
The polls may not accurately reflect the state of the presidential race in Colorado.
by Rob Inglis, Sep 30, 2008 -
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The bailout
Western congress members could have swung the vote.
by Marty Durlin, Sep 30, 2008 -
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Palin the hostile
Native lawyers decry her record on subsistence rights, sovereignty and voting.
by Marty Durlin, Sep 26, 2008 -
Heard around the West
Mr. Toad's wild ride
Nickel-sized amphibians get help crossing the road.
by Betsy Marston, Sep 25, 2008 -
Heard around the West
All in a day's work
Hit by lightning, put out fires, get married.
by Betsy Marston, Sep 24, 2008 -
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Diamonds in the Rockies
A diamond mining company eyes Colorado's Front Range.
by Andrea Appleton, Sep 23, 2008 -
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Keeping wolves out of trouble
Cleaning up dead cattle so that wolves don't learn to like beef.
by Jodi Peterson, Sep 23, 2008 -
Heard around the West
Heretic? You got that right.
Republican candidate backs Dems.
by Betsy Marston, Sep 23, 2008 -
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Late aspen, early melting
Informal evidence of a warming climate.
by Ed Quillen, Sep 22, 2008 -
Heard around the West
Lest we forget...
Environmental reporting was once rare.
by Betsy Marston, Sep 22, 2008 -
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The East is fracked
Shooting gnarly chemicals into the ground to release natural gas isn't just for the West anymore.
by Sarah Gilman, Sep 18, 2008






