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An idea comes of age: Zero emissions

Pakistani-born and London-based environmental lawyer Farhana Yamin has been instrumental in getting the ambitious, some say crucial, goal of zero…

December 10, 2014

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Earth Briefs

The San Juan National Forest is seeking public comments about a Proposed Action for travel management of the Rico/West Dolores…

December 10, 2014

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Preservation push for Browns Canyon

Udall targets national monument status for 22K acres on Arkansas River

December 10, 2014

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White River forest limits drilling

Majority of 2.2 million acres protected; mayor declares victory for rural towns

December 10, 2014

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Lighting way to cities of future

LEDs may cut fossil-fuel use, speed commutes

December 10, 2014

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Earth Brief

The Mancos Conservation District has won a $97,683 Farm to School Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm to…

December 3, 2014

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2014 on track for hottest year

An Indian farmer sits in a dry, cracked paddy field. Meteorologists at NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center said it’s almost…

December 3, 2014

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Forests by the bushel

Cones collected to begin reforestation process

December 3, 2014

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Heat leaves imprint on Earth

Data reveals drastic effects

December 3, 2014

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The wind shifts on wind-power industry

A call for tighter rules on turbines

November 26, 2014

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After 70 years, wolf returns

From Northern Rockies to the Grand Canyon

November 26, 2014

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Clues to an ancient, warmer Earth

Mastodon bones in Colorado show how species adapted to climate change

November 26, 2014

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Endangered Mexican wolf may get more room to roam

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday it would finalize a decision in January for changes to a reintroduction…

November 26, 2014

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Earth Briefs

The Colorado State Forest Service is accepting applications on a first-come, first-serve basis for more than 40 varieties of low-cost…

November 19, 2014

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Shadow over solar project

Sun isn’t shining, so huge plant lags in energy production

November 19, 2014

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Snow, cold don’t refute global warming

Winter’s early arrival across U.S. doesn’t change overall trend

November 19, 2014

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Get a taste of local hop research

At Old Fort Lewis, project yields crop for Southwest Colorado brewers

November 19, 2014

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Durango Nature Studies will host a Dusky Nature Walk and Star Gazing from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the…

November 12, 2014

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Preserving a mistake made by our meddling with nature

Officials are scrambling to fend off the consequences of the steady evaporation of the Salton Sea in Southern California. The…

November 12, 2014

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Robot snuggles with shy penguins

Fifth version of roving chick does the trick

November 12, 2014

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Mimicking nature inside Grand Canyon

Flood aims to revive habitat stunted by dam

November 12, 2014

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Watery dead zones on the rise

Researchers say global warming is a contributor

November 12, 2014

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Plant grass seed now to reap spring bounty

A no-till drill seeder places seeds into the soil at a specified depth spaced uniformly across the landscape.Courtesy of Shaan…

November 5, 2014

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Durango Nature Studies will host its fifth annual fall fundraiser Mountainfilm on Tour 2014 on Friday at the Smiley Building,…

November 5, 2014