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Posted inDecember 7, 2015: Good Neighbors
Latest: Anti-gay stance spurs exodus from Mormon Church
The church has a history of anti-gay actions.
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States lack rules for radioactive drilling waste disposal
New report calls for stronger regulation to protect human health and water quality.
Posted inNovember 23, 2015: Water Hustle
Water hustle
Did one of Nevada’s top water regulators try to cash in on the drought?
Posted inNovember 23, 2015: Water Hustle
Why are Western attorneys general going rogue?
Attorneys general sue the federal government, despite state governors’ objections.
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Coal mining rejected for climate risks is back on the table
The Colorado mine expansion could cost society billions of dollars in climate impacts.
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Colorado, other Western states support Syrian refugee program
Governors choose sides on Obama’s Syrian resettlement program.
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The tiny Nebraska town where Keystone opposition began
Note: the opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of High Country News, its board or staff. If you’d like to share an opinion piece of your own, please write Betsy Marston at betsym@hcn.org. To call Newport, Nebraska, a small town inflates its size. Located on the edge […]
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Will a new state plan solve Colorado’s water troubles?
After years of growing scarcity and population pressure, Colorado finally has a plan of action.
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Rubio rises in the West
Western endorsements have the Florida senator and GOP presidential hopeful surging.
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Hillary Clinton woos coal communities
Coal companies say government programs won’t replace their high-paying jobs.
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Oregon delists wolves, but protections remain
As in Washington, reactions to the predator reflect deep east-west divides in the state.
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Federal fossil fuels programs contradict Obama’s climate goals
Despite the Keystone rejection, keep-it-in-the-ground activism is still a sideshow to the larger climate movement.
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The Freedom Caucus and the West
The new Tea Party-friendly movement is small but already has had a big impact on Western issues.
Posted inNovember 9, 2015: The Campaign Against Coal
Can drilling and recreation get along in Moab, Utah?
The BLM unveils the unprecedented plan to balance oil and gas with conservation in canyon country.
Posted inNovember 9, 2015: The Campaign Against Coal
Coalbed methane explainer and post-fire logging.
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Posted inNovember 9, 2015: The Campaign Against Coal
The campaign against coal
Where ‘keep it in the ground’ meets ‘keep the lights on.’
Posted inNovember 9, 2015: The Campaign Against Coal
The Latest: Supreme Court denies roads rule appeal in Utah
Decision makes it harder for counties to claim roads on public land.
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Bankruptcy expected for Arch Coal, a reflection of industry woes
Climate policies make a rebound for coal unlikely.
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How Western towns profit from detaining immigrants
Detention facilities provide economic stability for many rural towns.