Environment - The Journal

Cortez urged to stop using single-use plastic bags

On Earth Day, reusable bags will be handed out at grocery stores

DATE: Apr 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hamburger helper: Beef fat may be coming to help fuel a fancy jet near you

Tallow-based fuel is advertised to cut carbon output of jet flights by 25%

DATE: Apr 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Can the next generation of scientists help solve our dust on snow problem?

Fort Lewis College students travel to Coal Bank Pass to examine snowpack and study water resources

DATE: Apr 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

How politics, public perception played into the vote to reintroduce wolves

Study shows campaign against Proposition 114 nearly succeeded

DATE: Apr 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Glenwood Springs granted right to build whitewater parks after 9 years in water court

Approvals for water diversions have slowed to a trickle as conservationists call to reform the whole process

DATE: Apr 11, 2022 | CATEGORY:

Advocates want to charge companies to create a statewide recycling program in Colorado

A bill aims to stretch recycling to more communities and bolster the materials supply industry

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

DATE: Apr 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bulkheads caused the Gold King Mine spill. Could they also be part of the solution?

Remediation tool can limit acidic drainage, but experts must also understand the complicated hydrology

DATE: Mar 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

Dry and warm weather projected this summer

DATE: Mar 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deer, elk photographed using new U.S. 160 underpass

Work will resume on the project in April

DATE: Mar 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests

State Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

CPW offers $1 million in grants to reduce human-bear conflicts

Governments, tribes, businesses and individuals eligible for awards of $50,000 to $500,000 for projects

DATE: Mar 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News