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Denver votes to require environment-friendly ‘green’ roofs

DENVER – Denver became the latest city to require rooftop gardens or solar panels on big new buildings, which backers say will keep the outdoor air cooler, make storm water easier to manage ...

DATE: Nov 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

In the Southwest, a sustainable breed of cattle

Criollo thrive in conditions hard for others

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Where’s the buzz? German study finds dramatic insect decline

BERLIN – The number of flying insects in Germany has been dropping at an “alarming” rate that could signal serious trouble for ecosystems and food chains in the future, scientists say. ...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Environmentalists, San Miguel county sue to protect Gunnison sage grouse

Lawsuit alleges lack of environmental studies invalidates lease sales

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burn planned for Lone Mesa

Fire will thin forest, improve habitat

DATE: Oct 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proposed drilling near Hovenweep criticized for potential harm to views, night sky

Gas development could threaten dark-sky status

DATE: Oct 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Judge reinstates Obama-era rule on methane emissions

Trump administration effort to eliminate regulation fails

DATE: Oct 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tribal head who led Dakota Access pipeline fight voted out

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Native American official who has been the face and voice of the fight against the Dakota Access oil pipeline has been voted out of office. Unofficial results ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

San Juan Citizens Alliance hires advocate for Animas River

Full-time employee brings background in water-quality science

DATE: Sep 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kenya bans plastic bags, may fine violators up to $38,000

NAIROBI, Kenya – A ban on plastic bags came into force Monday in Kenya and those found violating the new regulation could be receive maximum fines of $38,000 or a four-year jail term. ...

DATE: Aug 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gore hammers at global warming

In a time when climate change seems an issue more vital than ever – especially as the Trump administration moves to dismantle programs meant to slow global warming and withdraws from global ...

DATE: Aug 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Interior: No changes needed to Colorado national monument

Zinke says Canyons of the Ancients will not be eliminated or reduced

DATE: Jul 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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