Environmental

Destructive Coal Mine Expansion in Colorado Roadless Forest Overturned

Decision protect wildlife habitat near West Elk Wilderness, forestalls pollution
Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2012.  The U.S. Forest Service’s regional office in Denver yesterday overturned a decision to approve a coal mine expansion that would destroy forest habitat for elk, lynx, black bear, and other wildlife next to the West Elk Wilderness. The decision came in response to an appeal filed by conservation groups late last year.
Construction equipment in bulldozed methane vent drill pad for West Elk Mine. Near West Elk Roadless Area. (Ted Zukoski / 2009)
Construction equipment in bulldozed methane vent drill pad for…

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