Environment - The Journal

Mileage goals, pollution fines, drilling pauses: Colorado Democrats unveil ambitious package to cut ozone

Summer “pause” for oil and gas drilling, caps on driving miles, bigger fines for repeat offenders like Suncor are in the mix pushed by some Democrats and environmental justice advocates

DATE: Feb 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

SCOTUS hears interstate air pollution case

Good neighbor plan establishes an emission trading program, imposes emission requirements on some industrial sources

DATE: Feb 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Poll gauges voters' views on western conservation issues

In New Mexico, 64% were worried about the future of nature

DATE: Feb 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Environment bills and priorities passed during the 30-day legislative session

A return of some environmental tax credits vetoed last year; $300M in new conservation legacy fund and clean fuels went rounds at the Roundhouse

DATE: Feb 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango to launch turf grass replacement program encouraging water conservation

Colorado water board grants and Visit Durango to contribute to free landscaping consultations, rebates

DATE: Feb 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bipartisan conservation poll shows increasing concern over environmental issues in Western States

An annual bipartisan survey on conservation in Western states found an increase in voter concerns over climate issues from land and water use to wildlife populations and wildfires. The 14th ...

DATE: Feb 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cloud seeding pilot program passes first committee

Process has been shown to increase rainfall, but some are concerned about the chemicals being released into the atmosphere

DATE: Jan 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado Parks and Wildlife carries out deer collaring with herd southwest of Durango

Data collection contributes to understanding of migration patterns, mitigating human-wildlife impacts

DATE: Jan 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blood tests offered in New Mexico amid query into 'forever chemical' contamination at military bases

Contamination at Cannon and at Holloman Air Force bases have already cost New Mexico over $8 million

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

As the world ends the hottest year recorded, scientists say it’s getting harder to predict Colorado’s climate

State has received less snow than is typical for this time of year, a stark contrast to last winter

DATE: Dec 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A new tool designed to put environmental justice on the map in Colorado has faced a rocky rollout

State environmental agencies are consulting a new digital mapping tool designed to identify vulnerable communities when issuing permits, approving projects and awarding grant money. Colorado...

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

2024 forecasts show less water will flow into Lake Powell. Don’t panic, experts say

The estimated flow of Colorado River water into Lake Powell, where water for millions of people is stored, has dropped by nearly 19% since October