Environment - The Journal

Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

2019 survey shows 5,000 newly damaged acres in San Juan Mountains

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents meet to discuss pros, cons of wolf reintroduction

Are urban areas imposing their values on rural parts of the state?

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Utes respond to burst gas pipeline on Pine River tributary

Spokeswoman for the tribe says no environmental impacts expected

DATE: Jan 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

One year later: Oil and gas worker’s death remains a mystery

Investigators find no ignition source in deadly explosion

DATE: Jan 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grocery stores make reducing food waste a priority in Durango

Compost company, nonprofits help divert items away from landfill

DATE: Jan 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists

Colorado rules aim to cut greenhouse gas releases

DATE: Dec 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango shows support for Colorado’s proposed methane rules

Public hearing draws more than 100 people

DATE: Dec 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Letters warning of possible contamination sent to 115 homeowners

DATE: Nov 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Climate change taking toll on mountain towns

Fort Lewis College professor says certain steps can make a difference regionally

DATE: Nov 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste

State health department to hold public meeting next week

DATE: Nov 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

County has no say in proposed uranium dump site

State health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition

DATE: Oct 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango

Residents oppose plan, citing health and environmental concerns

DATE: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News