Environmental issue - The Journal

Device will monitor Mancos air quality

Dust affects residents on town’s southwest side

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Court: Climate is cause for listing endangered animal

A court decision on Oct. 24 was a win for species threatened by climate change. The case centered on National Marine Fisheries Service findings that estimate a Pacific bearded sea...

DATE: Nov 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rio Lado creek is seen as test case for water rights

Pilot project could satisfy reserved water-right claims for forest

DATE: Nov 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tax on carbon pollution faces surprising opposition

Opponents include environmental groups and social justice advocates

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

At least 15 counties leave American Lands Council

But that doesn’t mean Western counties have backed down on land transfers

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM presents plan to save Gunnison sage grouse

Cooperation with private landowners is key, officials say

DATE: Oct 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunnyside wants out of Navajo Nation lawsuit

Mine company said has no part in Gold King Mine spill

DATE: Oct 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Draft bill for conservation area gets a rewrite

Two main hurdles need negotiation

DATE: Oct 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mussel risk at McPhee could limit boat access

McPhee managers consider plan to avoid mussel invasion

DATE: Sep 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Solar power comes to Southwest Horizons Ranch

Solar barn installation benefits low-income community east of Durango

DATE: Sep 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Large prescribed fires planned for Dolores County

Prescribed burns improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk

DATE: Aug 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Colorado’s unexpected carbon footprint

Flooding restored vegetation, but released methane and carbon dioxide

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News