Environment - The Journal

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

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Comments accepted on HD Mountains drilling plan

Responses to environmental assessment accepted through Jan. 16

DATE: Dec 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

How a gas utility fought to keep two Colorado towns hooked on fossil fuels

Once a sleepy coal mining town, Crested Butte has transformed itself into a year-round tourism magnet. In the winter, the community of 1,500 people tucked into the Rocky Mountains is a pictu...

DATE: Dec 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado pitches even more “intensity” caps on oil and gas to help fight ozone

Environmental groups hit air regulators’ plan for no enforcement, too much wiggle room

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New EPA methane emissions rules celebrated by some, cause concern for others

The rules will limit leaks from over 20,000 oil and gas wells in the Four Corners

DATE: Dec 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s recycling rates are atrocious. Here’s how one Denver-area restaurant is trying to change that.

The state remains stuck at 16% reuse, only half the national average, but new laws on plastic bags and Styrofoam containers may boost efforts

DATE: Nov 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News