The Cowboy State has expressed interest in doing its part to fight climate change. But it wants to do so under its own terms.
Environment
Biden Halt on Public Land Lease Sales Puts HD Mountains Drilling Proposal in Limbo
The Biden Administration is putting the brakes on new oil and gas leases on public lands. Mark Duggan of KSUT looks at what that means for one drilling proposal in Southwest Colorado.
When Water is Scarce, Some Researchers Go Underground to Find Out Why
Soil moisture can play an important role in the Mountain West’s overall water supply.
Feedground Managers and Wildlife Officials Aim to Curb CWD Spread Among Wyoming Elk
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department can’t close elk feedgrounds “cold turkey,” but officials say they’re doing everything they can to mitigate the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.
Mapping Project Puts Teton County Drinking Water Quality in the Spotlight
Environmental watchdogs have been sounding the alarm about Teton County’s drinking water quality for years, but a full, data-driven picture of the problem wasn’t available until this year.
Colorado Coal Plants Won’t Close Early
Colorado regulators proposed early closures for three coal-fired power plants. Then they did a 180 on the decision a month later.
Plant-Based Ski Wax Helps Keep Microplastics Out of Snowpack
The environmental impacts of plastic are getting more severe, but one small solution in mountain towns might help.
Grizzly Feeder Faces Potential County Consequences
Federal investigators dropped the case against a Solitude homeowner who has fed grizzlies at her home for years, but the county could still enforce fines or take legal action.
Colorado Youth Activists Fight Fracking
A proposal for what could be the state’s largest fracking site is drawing community opposition in Boulder County.
