Environmental pollution

Local News

EPA: Gold King Mine spill had no immediate, long-term impacts

confirms other organizations’ findings

December 4, 2018

Regional News

Utah, U.S. to launch study on mining pollution in Lake Powell

Effects of Gold King Mine spill will be considered

November 26, 2018

More questions than answers in BP’s spill into Animas River

Local News

What are the top 5 littered items in the San Juan National Forest?

the common to the curious, litter is a constant battle

August 16, 2018

Regional News

3 years after Gold King Mine spill, victims awaiting payment

Wastewater flows through a retention pond built to contain and remove heavy metals from the Gold King Mine outside Silverton…

August 5, 2018

Local News

EPA finds place near Silverton to store Gold King Mine sludge

preferred option removes need to haul waste to Bondad landfill

June 6, 2018

Local News

Are the fish in Lake Nighthorse safe to eat?

will tell how mercury affects aquatic life

May 16, 2018

Local News

BP released unknown amount of wastewater into creek near Bayfield

Company says leak was immediately isolated and contained

April 30, 2018

Local News

Local author Jonathan Thompson says Gold King spill fits into familiar narrative

Attitudes that turned blind-eye to mine pollution still exist

April 12, 2018

Local News

EPA orders Sunnyside Gold to investigate mine pollution

Company disputes claims, cites previous reclamation efforts

March 15, 2018

Nation & World

Unlike others, Putin doesn’t criticize Trump about decision

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with heads of major foreign companies at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St.…

June 3, 2017

Nation & World

EPA asked the public which regulations to gut

... and it got an earful about leaving them alone

May 16, 2017

Lifestyle

CSU tests hemp crop hidden in corn field

12 varieties being grown

October 31, 2016

Local News

Utah residents fear contamination from uranium mill

Mesa speaks out about toxic spills, drinking water

October 7, 2016

Local News

Ophir mine cleanup project in limbo

Project led by former Gold King point man not approved for action, EPA says

August 10, 2016

Local News

Environmental groups push EPA to hold mining companies accountable

Proposed rules would protect taxpayers

July 15, 2016

Local News

Hearing sought on Gold King spill reimbursement legislation

Gardner, Hatch ask for ‘swift consideration’

July 14, 2016

Local News

Ignacio company cited for pipeline that leaked into Ute Creek

spill leaked into a tributary of the Los Pinos River

July 13, 2016

Local News

Colorado College focuses on Western water issues

Students take EcoFlight to survey Gold King from above

June 28, 2016

Local News

New Mexico sues Colorado over Gold King Mine spill

Colorado attorney general: Lawsuit doesn’t help cleanup

June 23, 2016

Good Earth

Carbon concentration in our atmosphere hits grim milestone

Scientists say we’ll never go back ‘within our lifetimes’

June 13, 2016

Local News

Lightner Creek mobile home owner reprimanded again

says deadlines missed on fix for leaking sewage pit

June 13, 2016

Local News

Will Navajos’ sovereign status exempt it from fed regs?

Country’s largest reservation will argue coal mine status in court

June 9, 2016

Local News

Feds hope to clear the air at national parks

Comments taken in Denver over proposal to protect views

June 1, 2016

Environmental pollution

EPA: Gold King Mine spill had no immediate, long-term impacts

Utah, U.S. to launch study on mining pollution in Lake Powell

More questions than answers in BP’s spill into Animas River

What are the top 5 littered items in the San Juan National Forest?

3 years after Gold King Mine spill, victims awaiting payment

EPA finds place near Silverton to store Gold King Mine sludge

Are the fish in Lake Nighthorse safe to eat?

BP released unknown amount of wastewater into creek near Bayfield

Local author Jonathan Thompson says Gold King spill fits into familiar narrative

EPA orders Sunnyside Gold to investigate mine pollution

Unlike others, Putin doesn’t criticize Trump about decision

EPA asked the public which regulations to gut

CSU tests hemp crop hidden in corn field

Utah residents fear contamination from uranium mill

Ophir mine cleanup project in limbo

Environmental groups push EPA to hold mining companies accountable

Hearing sought on Gold King spill reimbursement legislation

Ignacio company cited for pipeline that leaked into Ute Creek

Colorado College focuses on Western water issues

New Mexico sues Colorado over Gold King Mine spill

Carbon concentration in our atmosphere hits grim milestone

Lightner Creek mobile home owner reprimanded again

Will Navajos’ sovereign status exempt it from fed regs?

Feds hope to clear the air at national parks