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Environmental Pollution

Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program

Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor, Democrats reach deal on emissions proposal

Environmental groups cheer changes, while business and energy sectors cry foul

DATE: Jun 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Confluence of rivers, people drive career path for Barb Horn

Founder of River Watch of Colorado retires after 30 years

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s first fast-charging station for electric vehicles coming this summer

In 20 minutes, drivers can ‘fill up’

DATE: Feb 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Biden’s oil and gas pause halts lease sales around HD Mountains

10 parcels totaling more than 1,500 acres were set to be sold

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Bird count reveals possible increase in population despite last year’s die-off

Several factors play role in annual tally, including weather conditions and number of observers

DATE: Jan 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout

Agency says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases

DATE: Jan 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

EPA orders access to water treatment plant north of Silverton

Plant has been treating discharges out of Gold King Mine since 2015

DATE: Jan 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Bloomfield gas company issued notice of violation for spill

More than 200 gallons of fluid entered watercourse

DATE: Dec 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Lawsuit seeks to close GCC Energy’s King II coal mine

Conservation groups say more thorough water study will show excavation unsafe

DATE: Dec 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County

Major oil and gas company documents nearly 20 spills this year

DATE: Nov 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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