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Methane rule: Politics and the profits of one sector cannot be allowed to trump science
This undated handout image provided by NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Michigan, shows The Four Corners area, in red, left, is the major US hot spot for methane emissions in this map showing…
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In light of oil news, renewables are key
If we are overestimating production, as the MIT study suggests, now would be the ideal time to invest in renewable sources of energy. Solar and wind have technical challenges, but…
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Monument reductions are anti-hunting
Most recently, he’s taken steps to drastically reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah: Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears. Talk of shrinking national monuments strikes home across the…
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We must all hold ourselves accountable
Our issues were varied: taxes, education, the economy, the environment, immigrants, the Dreamers, etc. We supported certain candidates based on their views of the issues that resounded most deeply with…
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History account in FLC piece incorrect
His account of Fort Lewis’ involvement in the so called “Ute War” contained twisted facts and much misinformation – “fake history” as it were. His goal was to make a…
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Affordable housing lost out in decision
What I witnessed and heard were good comments on both sides of the issue by several well-informed individuals. Those that want to see the stricter energy code adopted reminded us…
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A gift for average American taxpayers
For example: The Walton family of Walmart is reported to be worth $130 billion. The Republican’s Christmas gift tax bill includes the removal of the inheritance tax. A good thing,…
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Donate in defense of national monuments
Over 99 percent of public comments were opposed to Interior Secretary Zinke’s monuments review. Over 90 percent of Utahns themselves who commented were opposed to monument status changes. Democracy has…
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Public comment: The politics of “winning” leaves little room for the voices of ordinary people
du1-i-syn Despite bipartisan opposition from nearly everybody – technical experts, the public and even Congress – and with the exception of whoever was responsible for the hacking campaign that left…
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Keep motors, and mussels, out of lake
It’s guaranteed because quagga mussels can cover any surface – beach, docks, boats – at 55,000 mussels per square meter as at Lake Mead. City council says “compromise” on the…
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Tax bill problems, let me count the ways
A lack of fiscal responsibility – this bill will add more than $1 trillion (or millions of millions) to the federal deficit. Our children and grandchildren should not have to…
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‘Glamping’: Proposal for luxury camp near Silverton looks like good fit for San Juan County
Luxury camping, known as “glamping” – a linguistic blend of glamour and camping – may be coming soon to San Juan County near Silverton.Courtesy of Flicker “Glamping” is a portmanteau,…
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Lachelt’s actions consistent, principled
Both went to Washington, D.C., to represent county positions: Blake regarding the Bonita Peak Superfund Site (with airfare paid by Trout Unlimited) and Lachelt regarding the BLM Methane Rule (airfare…
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What is the GOP up to with their tax proposal?
This model is supported by the current National Geographic survey of where people are happiest: Denmark, Singapore and Costa Rica. The conclusion of this survey is happiness is the result…
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Mayor’s outreach efforts, utility fall short
du1-i-syn I attended and discussed the archaic city water policies with the mayor. He made some notes, took down my contact information and I never heard from him. Follow up…
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Targeted action
Bonita Peak cleanup should benefit from inclusion on EPA’s ‘intense’ list
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The time is right for health care for all
du1-i-syn Simultaneous rallies will be taking place all across Colorado (and the world) to show support for the 2012 United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for improved health systems. I…
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Tipton needs to support the ‘Dreamers’
Time is running out before the end of the legislative session. If Congress leaves without firm protections for Dreamers in place, almost 790,000 more people will spend the holidays under…
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Animal welfare: A feel-good tale for the season, the humane society needs our help
A tale for the season, La Plata County Humane Society needs our help
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Find some way to honor old pine tree
du1-i-syn A grand old ponderosa was just cut down by the city. Apparently they deemed it necessary to remove this “hazard” after ten years of study. Did they study the…
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Representative Tipton’s words ring hollow
Our Rep. Scott Tipton states “The environment is one of my top priorities” and co-sponsored a bill in congress – HR 2936, The Resilient Federal Forests Act – aimed at…
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Sen. Gardner must stand up for ANWR
A recent study by the Center for American Progress found that drilling in the Arctic Refuge could generate up to $37.5 million over the next 10 years, which is nowhere…
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Dalton Ranch letter held many errors
This subject was brought to homeowners’ attention last spring after completing a survey of our privately-owned roads. Consultants estimated a single concrete truck is equivalent to 5,000 vehicles, and a…
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Letter to Sec. Zinke on Methane Rule
This rule protects the economy and health of people in the Southwest. Everyone, including my family and friends, are at some point exposed to natural gas well by-products and pollutants…
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Fluoride letter took study out of context
The study’s authors would cringe, like myself, at his attempt to take their ideas out of context, call them facts, generalize the study to the United States and then apply…