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Notes from the front lines of conservation on the Colorado Plateau.

U.S. Department of Energy

06/18/18

Energy, Climate Change, DC Dispatch

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After Lawsuit, Coal-Leasing Documents Finally Released

Dig into the true price of mining coal on federal public lands.

Ed Moss

05/31/18

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Energy

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Administration To “Enhance Access” For Uranium Mining

If the uranium mining industry needed any more grease for the skids, it just got it.

Ed Moss

05/10/18

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Energy

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Congressional Caucus: "Scrap" Grand Canyon Mining Ban

A reasonable ban upheld by the courts is protecting the Grand Canyon until the risks of mining uranium are properly understood. So why do some in Congress want to get rid of it?

Michael Quinn, National Park Service

04/25/18

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Energy

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The High Price of Uranium

The only reliably high price related to uranium is the one paid by the public in the form of tax dollars and public health.

Amy S. Martin

03/15/18

Uranium, Grand Canyon, Energy

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Mining Industry Efforts Ramp Up Against Protections for Grand Canyon

Next stop, Supreme Court? Two mining industry trade groups have petitioned the court to review the Grand Canyon uranium ban.

Blake McCord

03/6/18

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Energy

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Trump Administration Gives a Boost to Uranium Companies

Deadline: March 18. The federal government thinks uranium should be made more accessible for mining on U.S. soil. Send your comment now.

Tim Peterson

02/7/18

Bears Ears, National Monuments, Energy, Uranium

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Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Open for Business

For now, the threat is not imminent development, but speculation on future fossil fuel drilling and coal and uranium mining.

Blake McCord

11/1/17

Grand Canyon, Uranium, Energy

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Forest Service Takes First Step to Reopen Grand Canyon to New Uranium Mining

A final report from the Forest Service recommends revising the ban on new uranium mines around the Grand Canyon.

09/1/17

Energy, Volunteers in Action, Rising Leaders

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Coal: A Hopi Tradition

Exploring the cultural complexities of coal on the Colorado Plateau.

Corey Robinson

06/14/17

Uranium, Energy

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Avoid Repeating the Mistakes of the Past at White Mesa

The White Mesa uranium mill's expired license is up for renewal. The public has a short window to urge the state of Utah to revise the license now.

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