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Violence Continues in Syria January 28, 2012 Violence in Syria has escalated sharply in the past two days, with heavy bloodshed reported Friday in at least three flash points as Arab League monitors expressed exasperation.

Syria Armed Force Helps Rebels Gain Ground January 28, 2012 The growing assertiveness of a loosely organized force in Syria hinted at the expanding role of the armed opposition in a movement that began peacefully more than 10 months ago.

Russia Sides Firmly With Assad Government in Syria January 28, 2012 Russia remains a staunch defender of Syria, providing it with a political lifeline as well as arms and ammunition.

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Tipton asks Congress to weaken water-storage regulations January 27, 2012 As part of a sustained effort to thin the federal government's powers to protect the environment, Third District Colorado Republican Congressman Scott Tipton is requesting a Capitol Hill hearing to examine water storage rules in the West.

In Colorado, Obama again ties clean energy to national security January 27, 2012 President Barack Obama Thursday drew repeated applause at a private event at Aurora's Buckley Air Force Base when he called on the country to work toward energy independence, which he called a matter of national security.

Finance execs rule todays mad world of political spending January 26, 2012 Over the last 30 years, political contributions made by financial industry executives increased by 700 percent, according to new analysis by the watchdog Sunlight Foundation. Roughly 5,500 members of the finance, insurance, real estate sector gave $178.2 million to political committees and candidates during the 2010 election cycle, up from $15.4 million in t []

Tipton struggles to win voter approval, but leads in early poll January 26, 2012 Public Policy Polling this week released survey results from Colorado's Third Congressional District, where first-term GOP Congressman Scott Tipton is being challenged by Democratic state Rep. Sal Pace. Although Tipton is leading among district voters, his job approval numbers come in under 40 percent.

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Renewable energy projects could blossom on brownfields and other impacted sites across the country under an innovative EPA and Department of Energy plan.

Environment: A dose of truth on Arctic oil drilling

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Oil company execs sit through 15-minute session staged by Greenpeace activists European Greenpeace activists arranged a classic action in Denmark this week, when they staged an informational session about oil drilling off the shore of northeast Greenland. Working in Copenhagen during a meeting called by the Greenland Bureau of [...]

Historic Florida town asks court to delay powerline project

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Apalachicola residents say installation of over powerline would degrade the towns scenic waterfront; construction already under way A few days after holding a mock funeral to draw attention to the impending threat of a powerline project that would degrade the character of their historic Florida town, residents of Apalachicola are [...]

Active 2011 season breaks hurricane amnesia

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Jenney Coberly Irene was the first hurricane to hit the U.S. in three years The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends November 30 after producing a total of 19 tropical storms. Seven became hurricanes, including three major hurricanes. The activity matched NOAAs predictions and continues the trend of active hurricane seasons that [...]

Udall helps block new military detention powers

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Civil liberties versus anti-terror powers Sen. Mark Udall once again was a stalwart advocate for civil liberties this week as the U.S. Senate voted for an unprecedented expansion of military police power as part of the National Defense Authorization Act all in the name of fighting terror. According [...]

Environment: Weed killer linked to reproductive dysfunction

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Amphibians, already in trouble, have been hit hard Atrazine, a commonly used herbicide, has been linked with reproductive problems in animals. A research team studying a global database on atrazine exposure found found consistent patterns of reproductive dysfunction in amphibians, fish, reptiles and mammals exposed to the chemical. One of [...] Filed under: biodiversity, Environment, Summit County news | Tagged: Atrazine, Environment,herbides, pesticides | Leave a Comment

Environment: Global food demand expected to soar

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Researchers recommend adoption of high-yield practices in developing countries A doubling of the global demand for food by 2050, the world will likely face create significant new environmental challenges unless agricultural practices change. Producing the quantities of food needed to meet that demand could add significant amounts of carbon dioxide [...]

Environment: 54.5 mpg and counting

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Administration touts historic new fuel efficiency and emissions standards; some green groups say its not enough Moving about as fast as an old-school Model T, the Obama administration will try to drag the automotive industry into the 21st century with a new set of fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution [...]

Florida: Apalachicola residents protest powerline plans

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Citizens hold mock funeral to draw attention to their efforts to bury a section of powerlines that would otherwise mar their historic waterfront district One of my favorite stops during a 6,000-mile, 15-state road trip last summer was historic Apalachicola, Florida, a Gulf Coast town that hasnt yet succumbed to the over-development [...]

Feds taking comments on organic program

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn U.S. Department of Agriculture considering use of pest-control substances Federal officials are taking comment on a proposed rule that addresses the use of three substances in organic agriculture: tetracycline, formic acid and attapulgite. The use antibiotics like tetracycline in organic agriculture has been hotly debated and tetracycline was scheduled [...]

Forest Service, ski industry tussle over water rights

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Bob Berwyn National Ski Areas Association charges Forest Service with takings A decades-old water-rights struggle between the U.S. Forest and the ski industry flared up again this week, as the National Ski Areas Association charged that the agency wants to make an end run around state law and take away water [...]

Expanded recycling touted for job-creation potential

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Groups eye ban on disposal of electronics in landfills Recycling 75 percent of the nations waste would create nearly 1.5 million jobs by 2030 while significantly reducing pollution, saving water and energy, and building economically strong and healthy communities, according to a new study released this week by leading [...]

Postal Service suspends post office closures

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Youve got mail for now Efforts on behalf of rural communities by U.S. Senator Michael Bennet have paid off, as the U.S. Postal Service put a temporary time-out on post office closings that will provide more time for the Agency to examine potential effects of these closings on local [...]

Report: National parks near a tipping point

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn National Parks Conservation Association says federal budget cuts threaten services, maintenance and economies of gateway communities Colorado National Monument. National Parks in the U.S. could take a huge hit in the coming years if the Congressional Super Committee fails and mandatory across-the-board cuts are made [...]

GOP pushes for drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Oil drilling in the coastal strip in the Alaskan Arctic has been hotly contested for decades Continuing to push for domestic energy production, House Republicans this week said they will introduce a bill that would open parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling. Although the area [...]

Environment: Ready for another Gulf oil disaster?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New oil leasing planned in western Gulf of Mexico While biologists are still trying to understand the full ramifications of last years Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, the Obama administration has apparently caved in to political pressure by opening new areas in the Gulf for [...]

VFW leader tours Afghanistan, says proposed cuts could threaten morale of 190,000 U.S. troop deployed overseas
Posted on November 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Vets opposed to changes in military retirement system, health benefits The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars says recent proposals to cut military benefits could affect the morale of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The country currently has about 190,000 soldiers deployed around the world. The troops are [...]

Fracking: EPA finds toxic chemicals in Wyoming aquifer

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn By Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica New test results from town where federal officials warned residents not to drink their tap water suggests links to gas drilling

As the country awaits results from a nationwide safety study on the natural gas drilling process of fracking, a separate government investigation into contamination in a place where residents have [...]

Stoned on carbon monoxide

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Tel Aviv University study suggests chronic low-level exposure may help urbanites deal with stress Small doses of poisonous carbon monoxide may help city dwellers deal with stresses of urban life, including excessive noise and over-crowding, according to a new study by a professor at Tel Aviv University. Carbon monoxide [...]

Alaska oil-drilling plan draws immediate fire

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Interior Department proposes 3 offshore Alaska lease sales and 12 in the Gulf of Mexico The Obama administration this week cautiously moved toward increased oil leasing, exploration and drilling in the Arctic Sea off the coast of Alaska, as well as more drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. [...]

Federal revenues from oil, gas and coal climb by $2 billion

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Colorado share amounts to $156.8 million Energy development paid off for Wyoming in a big way last year, as the state collected nearly half of the $2 billion disbursed by the federal government to states from revenues collected on public land energy production. Altogether, the Department of the Interior [...]

EPA: Industry must disclose hydrogen sulfide emissions

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Byproduct of drilling operations can have a slew of negative health impacts Taking a small step in the long-running battle over oil and gas drilling impacts to communities, the EPA this week ruled that energy companies must once again include releases of hydrogen sulfide as part of their required [...]

Colorado: Aurora brownfield eyed for renewable energy

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn EPA, Dept. of Energy seek to streamline solar, wind and geothermal project on previously impacted sites A 146-acre parcel in Aurora could become an urban renewable energy park under a federal initiative that aims to redevelop Superfund sites, brownfields, and former landfill or mining sites across the country. [...]

Expedition set to explore tsunami ocean debris field

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

9 crew seats available on voyage organized by conservation groups The tsunami that hit Japan last March unleased an unprecedented tide of ocean debris thats now moving across the Pacific and toward North America. Now, scientists, educators and ecoadventurers have the chance to join a research expedition through the [...]

Australia: Anti-uranium mine marchers reach Perth

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Groups show solidarity with indigenous people, call for halt to mining After nine weeks walking through rain, wind and dust across a big chunk of Australia, 50 protest marchers arrived in Perth to call for an end to uranium mining in Australia. Footprints for Peace have organized international walks [...]

FDA bypassing public review on food-additive decisions

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Industry making decisions with no watchdog More than 30 percent of the 10,000 additives permitted for use in human food were approved without review by the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Safety decisions on those substances were made by food manufacturers and a trade association, according to an [...]

Researchers say frequency and size of fires in Mediterranean region linked to changing population patterns and land uses
Posted on October 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Forest fuels change as people move from the countryside to cities An increase forest fires in the Mediterranean region has been linked with shifting demographics and changes in land use, according to scientists with the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. The study, recently published in the journal Climatic Change, [...]

Tackling hunger in Nicaragua

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Aid program targets impoverished rural communities in Nicaragua Some children in Nicaragua may have the chance to taste milk for the first time thanks to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture award to Food For The Poor, a Florida-based group working to provide food relief in the Caribbean region [...]

World: A renewed call for nuclear disarmament

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Disarmament advocates invoke Ronald Reagan in their quest to rekindle multilateral disarmament talks On the 25th anniversary of the historic Reykjavik Summit, when presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev nearly agreed to eliminate all nuclear weapons, Global Zero is calling on nuclear nations to begin negotiations on multilateral nuclear [...]

Environment: Uranium mine protests in Australia

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Activists protest by marching from Wiluna to Perth Together with activists from around the world, a group of native Aboriginal custodians is marching 1,200 kilometers across Western Australia to protest plans for a new mine by Toro Energy in Wiluna. Concerns about uranium mining have heated up in Australia [...]

Oil from Exxon Valdez spill still an environmental threat

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Bob Berwyn ExxonMobil tries to avoid paying for new remediation efforts Federal scientists say oil from the Exxon Valdez spill more than 20 years ago is still affecting coastal ecosystems in Alaska and requires more restoration efforts But Exxon (now ExxonMobil) attorneys are asking a federal court to release the [...]

Nearly 49 million Americans face hunger regularly

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Food insecurity costs the country about $167 billion per year The number of Americans facing hunger and food insecurity on a daily basis has grown by about 30 percent to 49 million since the start of the recession in 2007, according to a report released by Brandeis University last [...]

Environment: U.S. wetlands at a tipping point

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Forested and coastal wetlands declining the most The latest comprehensive national wetlands survey showed a net loss of 82,300 acres between 2004 and 2009, and even though the rate of wetlands losses slowed, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said the trend is alarming, especially for places like the Mississippi River Delta. [...]

Hurricane warning issued as Jova approaches Mexico

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Twin tropical systems pinwheeling toward Mexican coast Hurricane Jova, now a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds, has triggered a hurricane warning along the coast of Mexico from Punta San Telmo north to Cabo Corrientes, Mexico. A tropical storm warning is in effect from Punta San Telmo south [...]

Mexico-bound, Jova reaches hurricane strength

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Active tropical weather in the eastern Pacific Two tropical cyclones in the eastern Pacific continue to head for the Mexico coast this weekend, where storm watches and warnings may be issued in the next few days. Hurricane Jova is nearest the coast and expected to make landfall early next [...]

Border security or land grab?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Bob Berwyn House committee passes border security bill that would exempt huge areas of land from environmental regulations Under the guise of homeland security, the House Committee on Natural Resources this week passed H.R. 1505, the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, by a vote of 26 to 17. The [...]

Irwin, Jova both a potential threat to Mexican coast

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Two hurricanes brewing in the eastern Pacific Two tropical storms will start pinwheeling around each other in the eastern Pacific and gain strength, and the National Hurricane Center says both Jova and Irwin could pose a threat to the coast of Mexico next week. Tropical Storm Jova, currently with [...]

Media: FCC holds hearing on community info needs

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Local media stakeholders advocate for a shift in federal advertising dollars Acknowledging breathtaking progress in the realm of information technology, a recent Federal Communications Commission working group report concluded that those changes in the media landscape have resulted in significant deficits in local news coverage. In some cases, there [...]

Hurricane Ophelia peaks as Category 4 storm

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Second major hurricane of the season expected to graze Newfoundland on Monday Hurricane Ophelia reached peak intensity as a Category 4 hurricane as it raced to the east of Bermuda Saturday with sustained winds of 140 mph. Parts of the islands experienced tropical storm force winds as Ophelia headed [...]

U.S. teams with fossil fuel dinosaurs on airline emissions

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Bob Berwyn International aviation group opposes EU plan to cut airline carbon footprint In the ongoing battle over reducing greenhouse gas emissions from commercial aviation, The U.S. last week sided with fossil fuel dinosaurs like Saudi Arabia. American officials signed a statement suggesting opposition to an European Aviation Directive that would [...]

Shells Arctic oil drilling plan challenged with lawsuit

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Native Alaskans, conservation groups go to court to block federal approval for Beaufort Sea oil exploration and development Alaska natives, along with state and national environmental groups, said Friday they have filed a lawsuit in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to block new offshore oil drilling in the Beaufort [...]

Former NPS director Roger Kennedy mourned, honored for his staunch advocacy of parks during budget-slashing era
Posted on October 1, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Kennedy resisted congressional efforts to scale back the park service The National Park Service is mourning the loss of former director Roger G. Kennedy, who passed away Sept. 30 at the age of 85. Kennedy, who served as director from 1993 to 1997, defended the National Park system from [...]

Biodiversity: New research confirms global shark declines

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Study: Widespread, substantial, and ongoing declines in the abundance of shark populations worldwide Australian researchers say theyve developed a new way of accurately measuring shark populations, and the results show the ocean predators are in big trouble on the Great Barrier Reef and around the world. There is [...]

New study shows lingering impacts from Gulf oil spill

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New LSU research suggests that oil gushing from BPs failed Macondo Well damaged gills and has potentially long-term impacts to reproduction Louisiana State University biologists said this week that oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has damaged the gills of marsh-dwelling fish along the Gulf Coast The research [...]

Hurricane Hilary may turn toward Baja

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Remnants of Ophelia may redevelop; Philippe no threat to land Hurricane Hilary regained strength Monday, redeveloping sustained winds of 135 mph as it continued to move west over warm waters and in a low wind-shear environment. The storm is expected to weaken during the next few days as it [...]

Remembrance
Posted on September 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn U.S.A. marks somber anniversary The greatness of a country isnt measured by the size of its skyscrapers or the sturdiness of its redoubts. Time and again history has shown that, no matter how tall the tower, it can crumble; no matter how thick the walls, they they can be [...]

Report says most deep-sea fishing is unsustainable

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Researchers say more resources should be devoted to managing and improving near-shore fisheries

Deep-sea fishing depletes marine biodiversity, causes profound damage on the ocean floor and should be curtailed to preserve marine resources, according to a group of scientists who published a comprehensive online study this week in the [...]

Bastrop Fire in Texas destroyed 1,386 homes

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Firefighters in Texas still facing dangerous fire conditions statewide Texas officials completed a comprehensive assessment of the Bastrop Fire complex and said Thursday that a total of 1,386 homes were destroyed by the fire that raged through the area during Labor Day weekend. The fire has burned across a [...]

Maria weakens, Nate gets stronger in the Gulf

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Both storms are posing some challenges for meteorologists Tropical Storm Maria weakened as it moved west toward the Leeward Islands, but forecasters with the National Hurricane Center the cyclone could re-group and gain strength in a few days when it reaches the eastern Caribbean Sea, north of Puerto Rico. [...]

Northeast rail corridor gets $745 million boost

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Improvements will enable future Amtrak Acela service to reach speeds of 186 mph A major funding boost from the U.S. Department of Transportation will help speed up passenger rail service in the busy northeastern corridor. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood this week announced nearly $745 million for construction to [...]

Bastrop Fire in Texas now 30 percent contained

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Texas fires claimed more than 1,000 homes in past three days The 33,000-acre Bastrop Fire, one of the most destructive of the recent Texas wildfires, is now 30 percent contained, according to the Texas Forest Service, but the fire is still threatening a powerplant, as well as historic cabins in Bastrop State [...]

Aug. 2011: Second-warmest on record for U.S.

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Bob Berwyn 5 states, including Colorado, report warmest August on record Average August temperatures across the U.S. soared to 75.7 degrees, a full 3 degrees above the long-term average (1901-2000) resulting in the second-warmest August on record for the country, the National Climatic Data Center reported today in its monthly State [...]

Three tropical systems in the Atlantic: Katia, Maria & Nate

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Marias path could take it toward the southeastern U.S.

The Atlantic hurricane season is starting to peak, with three tropical systems now churning: Hurricane Katia, turning north and away from land, Tropical Storm Maria, bearing down on the Windward Islands and Tropical Storm Nate, wobbling in the Southern Gulf [...]

National Park Service outlines ambitious goals for centennial

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Bob Berwyn National Park ideals can serve as a unifying force for the country, Director Jarvis says in a call to action speech The National Park Service wants to double its use of renewable energy, create a dark sky collaborative on the Colorado Plateau and restore wild bison populations in the [...]

Texas Labor Day fires destroy at least 700 homes; special team deployed to search burned rubble around Bastrop
Posted on September 7, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Dangerous fire conditions persist across much of the state A surge of new wind-driven wildfires in Texas may have destroyed up to 700 homes in just two days during the Labor Day weekend, the Texas Forest Service said in its daily update. There is still conflicting information about deaths [...]

Tropical Storm Nate forms in southern Gulf of Mexico

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Latest storm forecast to track north, then west into Mexico The National Hurricane Center upgraded the tropical disturbance over the Bay of Campeche to Tropical Storm Nate Wednesday afternoon, and forecast that the storm could reach hurricane strength by Friday. A preliminary forecast track taking the storm north, then [...]

MLK memorial dedicated on the National Mall

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New National Park site in Washington, D.C. commemorates Kings leadership of the civil rights movement: Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. The newest memorial site in the National Park system honors not a general or a [...] Texas wildfires: 2 dead, 300 homes lost near Bastrop Posted on September 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Groups says plan to boost border presence is flawed Posted on September 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn High winds drive new Texas firestorms Posted on September 4, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New wildfires flaring up in Texas as drought worsens

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Industry lawsuits against the EPA spiked in 2010 Posted on September 2, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Environment: Are New Englands iconic maples at risk? Posted on August 31, 2011 by Jenney Coberly Environment: Arctic researcher Dr. Charles Monnett back at work after feds lift suspension, but investigation continues Posted on August 26, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Tracking big oil: National environmental groups challenge federal investigation of Arctic researcher Charles Monnett Posted on August 7, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Udall says Afghanistan aid dollars subject to fraud Posted on July 25, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Firefighters in New Mexico battle to keep 80,000-acre Las Conchas blaze away from Los Alamos nuclear laboratory Posted on June 30, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Las Conchas Fire in New Mexico destroys 12 buildings Posted on June 29, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Las Conchas Fire in New Mexico grows to 60,000 acres Posted on June 28, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Floods, mudslides a concern in Wallow Fire area Posted on June 26, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Wildfires: Forest regeneration stymied by hot crown fires Posted on June 26, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Global warming deniers to pow-wow in Washington Posted on June 25, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Mountain news roundup Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jenney Coberly Hurricane Beatriz dissipates and moves away from Mexico Posted on June 21, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Environment: Jellyfish may get last dance Posted on June 19, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Environment: Gulf dead zone could be the largest ever Posted on June 19, 2011 by Jenney Coberly Arizona Wallow wildfire grows to half-million acres Posted on June 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Environment: Foreign fleets threaten Madagascar fisheries Posted on June 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Wildfires: Horseshoe 2 blaze looms at Buddhist center Posted on June 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Environment: House Republicans slash $1 billion from USDAs voluntary conservation and wildlife habitat programs Posted on June 16, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Colorado: Duckett Fire now at 2,969 acres Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jenney Coberly Colorado: Duckett Fire now at 2,300 acres Posted on June 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn FDA proposes new labeling for sunscreen Posted on June 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Colorado: Duckett Fire now at 1,000 acres Posted on June 13, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Environment: Gulf drilling permits challenged in court Posted on June 13, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Colorado: Feds give $3 million for emergency flood aid Posted on June 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Arizona wildfire spreading toward New Mexico Posted on June 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Arizona wildfire prompts call for massive forest restoration Posted on June 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Environment: Mozambiques Lake Niassa gets reserve status Posted on June 10, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Arizona wildfire continues to grow rapidly Posted on June 6, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Mountain news roundup Posted on June 2, 2011 by Jenney Coberly Environment: Salazar rescinds BLM wilderness plan Posted on June 2, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Alaska reporting several new wildfires in dry forests Posted on May 29, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Udall says Patriot Act provisions threaten civil liberties Posted on May 28, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

California wildfire closes popular Buttermilks climbing area Posted on May 27, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Mountain news roundup Posted on May 26, 2011 by Jenney Coberly Colorado: Congress aims at medical marijuana reform Posted on May 25, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Volcanic deja vu: Iceland eruption affects air travel Posted on May 24, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Colorado: Sen. Udall tackles Patriot Act excesses Posted on May 24, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Spring runoff: Landslide closes highway in Wyoming Posted on May 23, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Big wildfires continue in Arizona, Georgia and New Mexico Posted on May 23, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Environment: Nitrogen from sewage emerging as coral threat Posted on May 22, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Mountain news roundup Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jenney Coberly Colorado scientists predict big 2011 hurricane season Posted on May 19, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Politics: Senate trys but fails to cut Big Oil subsidies Posted on May 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn World: 10 billion people by the end of the century Posted on May 17, 2011 by Bob Berwyn April weather marked by extremes across the U.S. Posted on May 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn U.S. Wildfires have scorched 2.5 million acres this year Posted on May 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Wildfires: New Mexico and Florida the latest hotspots Posted on May 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Report ranks al-Qaida as most lethal terror group Posted on May 8, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Feds lower estimates of Alaska oil reserves Posted on May 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Pressure builds against Grand Canyon uranium mining

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Health: Feds push to ban junk food ads aimed at kids Posted on May 3, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Education: Innovative phys-ed program boosts test scores Posted on May 2, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Osama bin Laden killed in Pakistan by U.S. troops Posted on May 1, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Environment: Giant eddies discovered in Pacific Ocean Posted on May 1, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Conservation: Politics and reality clash in New Mexico Posted on May 1, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Did La Nia cause the deadly April tornado outbreak? Posted on April 29, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Mountain News Roundup Posted on April 28, 2011 by Jenney Coberly Report: Colorado River Basin dams degrade national parks Posted on April 27, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Photovoltaic systems add to home resale values Posted on April 24, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Colorado climber to focus on global water issues Posted on April 24, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Environment: Mercury levels rising in Pacific seabirds Posted on April 23, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Texas wildfires: Weather brings some relief Posted on April 22, 2011 by Bob Berwyn La Nia may return for an encore next winter Posted on April 22, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Mountain news roundup Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jenney Coberly BP makes $1 billion downpayment for Gulf restoration Posted on April 22, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Oil spill: One year later Posted on April 21, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Wet spring in much of intermountain West Posted on April 21, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Energy: Feds approve first major offshore wind farm Posted on April 21, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Watchdog groups team up for aerial Gulf surveillance Posted on April 20, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Texas fires: 20 new blazes, extreme fire danger continues Posted on April 19, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Protestors hold sit-in at Department of Interior offices Posted on April 19, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New wetlands permits proposed for energy projects Posted on April 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn EPA faces lawsuit over dispersant use in Gulf oil spill Posted on April 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Texas wildfires spread across a quarter-million acres Posted on April 16, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Federal grant helps cover Fourmile Canyon fire costs Posted on April 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Mountain news roundup Posted on April 14, 2011 by Jenney Coberly Water: Is the Upper Colorado River Basin still in a drought? Posted on April 14, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New Mexico Dems propose uranium mining reform Posted on April 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Spring wildfire potential high across southern U.S. Posted on April 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Environment: Nano-pollution in the Arctic? Posted on April 7, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Senate rejects attempt to weaken Clean Air Act Posted on April 7, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Nano-particles boost efficiency of solar thermal systems Posted on April 6, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Archaeologists find evidence of pre-Clovis settlement Posted on April 4, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Pieces of Air France Flight 447 found in Atlantic Posted on April 4, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Spaceweather: Forecasting disruptive sunspots

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Real Estate: Feds move on home mortgage rules Posted on March 30, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Radioactive rain reported from West Coast to New England Posted on March 27, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Prehistoric trash piles helped build Everglade habitat Posted on March 26, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Energy: Are there safe nuclear reactors? Posted on March 24, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Searching for plastic pollution in the South Pacific Gyre Posted on March 20, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Remember the ozone hole? Its back, over the North Pole Posted on March 19, 2011 by Bob Berwyn April showers on Titan Posted on March 19, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Skywatchers excited about upcoming super full moon Posted on March 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Energy: New nanotech material could boost hydrogen fuel Posted on March 17, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Energy: The FRAC Act is back in Congress Posted on March 16, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Forest Service wants comment on temporary cave plan Posted on March 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn EPA set to issue power-plant cleanup regulations Posted on March 14, 2011 by Bob Berwyn ORV plan for Floridas Big Cypress reserve triggers lawsuit Posted on March 13, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Weed-eating fish seen as key to coral reef preservation Posted on March 13, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Meltdown? Posted on March 12, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Watchdog group sees flaws in new national park rules Posted on March 12, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Time to comment on Arches National Park climbing plan Posted on March 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

BLM extends comment period on draft solar study Posted on March 8, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New research could speed biofuel production Posted on March 7, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Feds hold Colorado hearing on renewable energy plan Posted on March 7, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Costa Rica protects huge marine area at Cocos Island Posted on March 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Polis sheds light on Republican budget hypocrisy Posted on March 4, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Congress looks at mortgage finance reform Posted on March 2, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Florida court nixes Lowes development near Everglades Posted on March 2, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Alaska burial site gives new clues on ice age peoples Posted on March 1, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Stocking up at the global seed vault Posted on February 28, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Regional cooperation needed to protect marine areas Posted on February 28, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Scientists cleared in climategate emails again Posted on February 25, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Scientists find new marine biodiversity hotspot Posted on February 25, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Polis: defense cuts would help balance federal budget Posted on February 23, 2011 by Bob Berwyn EPA wants comment on annual greenhouse gas inventory Posted on February 23, 2011 by Bob Berwyn UN designates 2011 as International Year of Forests Posted on February 22, 2011 by Bob Berwyn House rejects radical Republican BLM defunding proposal Posted on February 21, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Global warming: Time to look for higher ground Posted on February 21, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Global warming to increase human health risks

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Obama launches major outdoor, conservation push Posted on February 20, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Scientists detail forest, climate links at Aspen event Posted on February 19, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Global warming: Forest impacts seen worldwide Posted on February 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Salazar wants fundamental mining law reform Posted on February 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Feds to take another hard look at oil shale plans Posted on February 16, 2011 by Bob Berwyn House Republicans attack public lands funding Posted on February 17, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Global warming: Permafrost meltdown is coming Posted on February 17, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Study: Ecstasy doesnt impair cognitive functions Posted on February 16, 2011 by Bob Berwyn La Nia Q & A with NASA oceanography expert Posted on February 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New deepsea volcanic vents discovered Posted on February 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Chevron ordered to pay huge fine for Ecuador oil pollution Posted on February 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn BLM releases report on controversial wild horse video Posted on February 14, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Environment: Bumblebees in decline Posted on February 13, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New tree ring study pinpoints ancient mega-droughts Posted on February 12, 2011 by Bob Berwyn LEDs may not be as eco-friendly as touted Posted on February 12, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Real estate: Feds want to revamp housing finance market Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Forest Service releases draft of new national planning rule Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Canadian approach protects forest around Aspen Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn La Nia weakening, but effects will linger into spring Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn House GOP set to cut Forest Service budget by $38 million Posted on February 10, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Wolverines face dire global warming threat Posted on February 10, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Summit County: Forest health and global warming Posted on February 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Arctic sea ice extent at record low in January 2011 Posted on February 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn January 2011 the coolest since 1964 Posted on February 8, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Pharmaceutical pollutants turning up in Yucatan cenotes Posted on February 8, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New EPA report weighs pros and cons of biofuels Posted on February 7, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Feds face lawsuit over failure to protect endangered corals Posted on February 6, 2011 by Bob Berwyn SunShot aims at cutting the cost of solar by 75 percent Posted on February 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn UK tackles invasive species in a big way Posted on February 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Biodiversity: Researchers focus on turtle conservation Posted on February 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn December brought huge weather contrasts in the U.S. Posted on February 3, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Researchers ask Congress to revisit climate change science Posted on February 3, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Interior Dept. adopts new scientific integrity policy Posted on February 1, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Study: High school science teachers weak on evolution Posted on January 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Climate-smart diet could reduce greenhouse gases

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Egyptians protest, the world watches Posted on January 30, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Powering the world with wind, water and solar Posted on January 30, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Global warming: Key ocean channel heating up Posted on January 29, 2011 by Bob Berwyn EPA holds online town hall on brownfields redevelopment Posted on January 28, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Oil spill: Dispersant lingered for months deep in Gulf Posted on January 26, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Energy Secretary Chu to hold online town hall meeting Posted on January 25, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Loss of polar sea ice to amplify global warming Posted on January 24, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Traces of Prozac found in fish near Montreal Posted on January 23, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Feds back biodiesel production with loan guarantees Posted on January 23, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Retooling for renewable energy Posted on January 22, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Ocean dead zones now spread over 95,000 square miles Posted on January 21, 2011 by Bob Berwyn EPA faces lawsuit over national parks air pollution Posted on January 20, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Photo essay: Haiti one year later Posted on January 20, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Third Colorado avalanche death of the season confirmed Posted on January 19, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Keystone conference focuses on drought and agriculture Posted on January 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Haiti still struggling one year after the earthquake Posted on January 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New oil rig threatens western gray whales Posted on January 18, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Resorts respond to spate of in-bounds avalanches Posted on January 17, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Skiing: Taos looks at major upgrades Posted on January 17, 2011 by Bob Berwyn New data helps pinpoint suns influence on climate Posted on January 17, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Travel: U.S. eases access to Cuba Posted on January 16, 2011 by Bob Berwyn La Nia stays strong in the Pacific Posted on January 16, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Fast-food nutrition labels deemed ineffective Posted on January 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Feds taking comment on western solar plan Posted on January 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Controlled burns needed to treat dead lodgepoles Posted on January 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Alpine grouse decline linked to winter recreation Posted on January 13, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Colorado Supreme Court rejects cannabis law challenge Posted on January 12, 2011 by Bob Berwyn White River NF chief visits forest health task force Posted on January 12, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Denver Water diversion plans up for comment again Posted on January 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Global tourism busting pre-recession records Posted on January 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Global warming: New study pinpoints glacier impacts Posted on January 11, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Even with zero CO2, warming to roll on for 1,000 years Posted on January 10, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Tom Strickland leaving U.S. Interior Department Posted on January 10, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Gulf oil spill: Methane levels back to normal Posted on January 9, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Colorado boosts desert bighorn sheep population

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Arctic sea ice at new record low in December Posted on January 6, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Free days announced for national parks Posted on January 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Polis blasts Ritter on immigration enforcement Posted on January 4, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Oil spill: Back to business as usual in the Gulf? Posted on January 4, 2011 by Bob Berwyn 2010 was a busy year for weather satellites Posted on January 4, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Tracking drought in the Southwest Posted on January 3, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Oil spill info archived at NOAA website Posted on January 3, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Colorado professor questions anti-terror security zones Posted on January 3, 2011 by Bob Berwyn November global temps are highest on record Posted on January 2, 2011 by Bob Berwyn Spin of electrons could hold key to quantum computing Posted on December 31, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Growing hypoxic zones threaten ocean fisheries Posted on December 31, 2010 by Bob Berwyn EPA to regulate mercury emissions from gold mines Posted on December 30, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Global warming is killing our forests Posted on December 29, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Salazar sets new wilderness rules for BLM lands Posted on December 28, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Colorado National Monument celebrating centennial Posted on December 27, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Top 10 weather stories of the decade Posted on December 27, 2010 by Bob Berwyn EPA moving ahead with fossil fuel greenhouse gas limits Posted on December 26, 2010 by Bob Berwyn

Monitoring network boosts Indonesian tsunami warnings Posted on December 26, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Marine reserves can help rebuild distant fisheries Posted on December 23, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Eclipse Posted on December 21, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Census: U.S. population at 308 million Posted on December 21, 2010 by Bob Berwyn U.S. updating candidate list for World Heritage status Posted on December 21, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Snake River zinc increase linked to global warming Posted on December 20, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Ancient raindrops help clarify geology of West Posted on December 20, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Wind turbines could benefit crops under some conditions Posted on December 19, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Omnibus lands bill stalled in Senate Posted on December 18, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Curbs on greenhouse gases could save polar bears Posted on December 18, 2010 by Bob Berwyn New plan shows best lands for solar development in West Posted on December 17, 2010 by Bob Berwyn La Nia: Too big to fade Posted on December 17, 2010 by Bob Berwyn Endangered mouse gets more room to roam Posted on December 16, 2010 by Bob Berwyn ********************************************* *********************************************

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Top stories: Oil industry lobbying, weather & public lands Oil Spill: Beach cleanups only partially successful Wildfire update: Medano Fire burning in steep terrain Breckenridge burglary suspect arrested in Littleton New rules proposed for Ruby-Horsethief boaters How much oil money did your congressman get? Feds confirm underwater oil plumes after research voyage Breckenridge enacts medical marijuana moratorium County OKs moto-park plan for landfill property New BLM rule aims to curb public land squatters Green Mountain Reservoir camping fee changes on hold Rare western Colorado plants may get protection Gas drilling in Colorados HD Mountains challenged Fire danger in Summit County now high NOAA ships tracking deep underwater oil plumes Breckenridge ski area expansion: Peak 6-lite? Aircraft battling 150-acre Roan Plateau fire near Rifle Feds nix bugs for tamarisk control on Colorado River Durango man fined for baiting bighorn sheep Polis school meal provisions rolled into broader bill Breckenridge makes sustainability push, wins bike award Oil plume approaching Florida Keys Urban creeking in Frisco, Colorado New research unravels Easter Island moai theory Frisco reports slight sales tax revenue gains for April Warmest May ever for planet Earth Are recent floods linked to global warming? Tanker roll-over closes Loveland Pass Forests and wildfires: Controlled burn at Sand Dunes Polis confident of finding wilderness consensus White River National Forest must re-map lynx habitat BPs Hayward doesnt have many answers Colorado Ski Hall of Fame gets new faces Small Summit County wildfire extinguished quickly National Forest campgrounds, trails take high-water hit

Frisco BBQ Challenge 2010: Stoking the fires Forest Service chief to review Crested Butte expansion bid Sen. Bennet seeks to untie energy program knot Forest Service: Be wary of falling trees! Global warming: Oceans approaching tipping point Costa Rica becomes marine mammal sanctuary Still no water at most Summit County campgrounds Vail Pass lynx study to be expanded next winter Report: Environmental journalists under fire Vail Resorts says ski biz bounced back in spring Did La Nia drive out the Anasazi? Does beetle-kill increase runoff? Beetle-kill conundrum: Plenty of wood, but too pricey Forest health requires sustained community committment Colorado skier visits up a hair from last winter Warming climate drives global vegetation shifts Polis: BP whitewashing oil disaster in Gulf Farmers market season arrives in Summit County Crocodiles ride currents to cross oceans Polling shows public trusts climate science Oil spill could fuel 38,000 cars for a year Media access to oil spill still limited New bacteria strain could aid long-term Gulf cleanup Polis gets an earful on Summit County wilderness plan Polis: Hidden Gems wont outlaw motorized use Ice and dust on Mars EPA sets new sulphur dioxide limits SustainaBiz: Do well, without compromising the future Hidden Gems group, local cyclists working together Upper Colorado on top 10 list of threatened rivers NASAs Hansen: There is no global cooling New transit era begins in Colorado VIDEO: Sustainability in Summit County Business group gets serious about sustainability Videos of Summit County State of the River meeting

Changing of snowmelt, runoff timing threatens fish Desert dust disrupting alpine plant cycles The cost of extinction Firefighters quash brushfire in Summit County Feds extend national forest road-building moratorium Xcel to Peak 7 residents: Youre on your own Carbon dioxide burps may nudge climate change Air traffic to become major global warming factor Vail takes another bite of the digital media pie Summit campgrounds open, but water is limited No giardia, but Loveland Pass spring needs some TLC State to speed permitting for pesky North Park oil well Video: Peak 7 residents concerned about slash Contamination found at roadside spring near Keystone Mill levy override raises cap on local school funding Powder and politics in Colorado ski country Blue River resident fights for solar power in court Summit School Board may go to voters for funding Breckenridge may seek lodging tax increase How clean is your water? County to extend medicinal marijuana moratorium Western power grid plans for renewable energy Mountain news: Bookings up, crime down in Telluride Dillon fill and spill expected today or tomorrow Water main break busts Dillon retaining wall Climber injured in Torreys slide still in ICU Rescues on Quandary and Torreys Lake Dillon Fire crews respond to localized flooding in Frisco BioBlitz! Climate science as political contact sport Breckenridge town council eyes lift ticket, cannabis taxes Hurlbert doesnt make State Senate primary ballot New regs to affect Summit Countys cannabis caregivers Oil woes at North Parks Hell Creek Ranch More review, fewer loopholes for onshore drilling

Three major climate change studies released Lender guidelines may hamper energy upgrade loans Judge to rule on rare plant growing in Colo. oil shale fields Bear blog: U.S. a global stronghold for bear populations White River travel plan to address lynx conservation National Monument status for Chimney Rock? Summit County to revisit medical marijuana regs Lodgepole regeneration will benefit lynx Aerial laser mapping shows extent of Maya cities Colorado takes mussel threat seriously Alpine Club library a treasure trove for travelers, climbers Scientists back plan for Antarctic marine reserves Xcel reboots Windsource program CDOW has $15 million for habitat protection Mountain News: 100 years of yodeling Video: Water talk from Colorado River experts Scientists fire back at global warming deniers White River forest travel plan delayed again USFS denies Crested Butte expansion appeal Breckenridge to close marijuana loophole Humans part of fire ecology in Australia Boreal toad trackers needed Summit County loan program to fund energy upgrades More grocery options in Frisco, Silverthorne The bear blog: Grizzly-Polar bear cross confirmed Firefighters respond to Montezuma blaze Budget shock ahead for Summit County Colorado climbers mark 20th Everest anniversary Summit wildfire council updates plan, awards grants Nitrogen the new carbon? State of the River, 2010 On-shore oil and gas drilling reform also needed Global warming: Lizards are feeling the heat Video: Water talk from Colorado River experts Antarctic research helps trace global CO2 history

Army chopper, local teams rescue avalanche victim Can low-flow toilets save Colorados water? Snake River land trade appraisals under review Maglev touted as transit solution for I-70 corridor Three-part greenhouse gas reduction strategy outlined U.S. skier visits rebound to 2d-best total on record April snowfall above average, snowpack still lagging Summit County alarmed by spike in child welfare cases Population and climate factor into water planning Ancient Maya engineered tunnels to pressurize water Climax, feds partner on photovoltaic research Polis pushes for better teacher training State Senate race: Republican leads in early fundraising Feds hold global warming play-offs State energy rebate deadlines approaching Scientists fire back at global warming deniers Separate killer whale species identified Polis aiming to improve school nutrition, wellness programs Colorado wildlife: Online elk hunting info; fish-kill update Report: Global warming may hit mountain areas harder Congress to consider wildlife corridor preservation bill Aerial cable-haul logging eyed for steep slopes in Summit Gun scare leads to partial lockdowns at Summit schools Waterblog: An age of limits on the Colorado River? April storms dont do much for Colorado snowpack Keystone and Breckenridge are hotspots for bear trouble May 3 is deadline for comments on Keystone logging Summit Voice daily photojournal DA: No charges in Summit High School gun scare State of the River coming to Frisco May 12 Vail buys out remainder of Specialty Sports Venture BLMs North Park oil lease plan challenged Missing heat shows gaps in climate research A-Basins Exo chairs to go on sale May 1 Breckenridge: Ski area runoff affecting Cucumber Gulch

Number of reported avalanches doubles in Colorado Copper Mountain ends the ski season with great music: Video Breckenridge: Preservation or recreation? Hang glider pilots concerned about wilderness plan March 2010 the warmest on record Latest coral reef threat: Lionfish invasion Vail reports increase in skier visits Breckenridge council OKs July 1 summer gondola ops Bill would ease public access to government research More wilderness? Polis wants input from citizens Summit County Sheriff reports rash of break-ins at trailheads Mt. Royal rescue ends safely after seven hours Local doc says Kyrgyzstan coup hampers aid efforts $6 million for snowmaking, parking upgrades at Copper Global warming driving ocean salinity changes Crews step up diesel containment efforts after tanker spill Mountain to Mountain launches show in Denver Freezing fog and swarming earthworms Iceland volcano wont affect global weather Bear Blog: Polar bear research focuses on noise impacts Summit Stage drivers voice concerns to BOCC FS cracks down on Vail Pass snowmobile abuse Mountain news: Tax leakage in Telluride? Scientists ask Obama to back national roadless rule Colorado fishing report online for the new season Global temps still on the rise Summit County: Beetle battle takes to the slopes Denver Water picks West Slope resident as new chief Concerns about motorized use at landfill revived Summit snowfall on low side for 5th month in a row Global warming: The big March meltdown Culture: Peace through pottery? County surprised at size of FS Green Mountain plan Study shows low awareness of fire risks in Red Zone Intermountain west was cold and dry in February

Rail system could boost state economy by $33 billion Environment: El Nio tied to collapse of Angkor civilization VIDEO: Stage drivers speak up at transit board meeting Culture: Peace through pottery? Does Summits open space need more protection? Bear Blog: North Americas oldest ursine? CDOW responds to federal sage-grouse decision New $359 pass twins Keystone, Arapahoe Basin Travel: Like fish in a barrel Environment: Bringing back the bison? Avalanche on Tenderfoot Mountain triggers search mission Feds offer cash for private-land sage grouse conservation Forest Service wants input on Green Mountain camping fees NRO and Colorado Mountain College bring Carmen to Breck Lawmakers to consider highway wildlife crossing bill Sale of Copper doesnt affect season pass deals State Sen. Dan Gibbs presses ahead with I-70 laws EPA to renew study of gas drilling impacts Ocean dead zones contribute to global warming Global warming: The alarm bells should be going off Polis wants to make school meals healthier Beware of thin ice! USGS marks 30th anniversary of Mount St. Helens eruption Is nanotech part of Summits economic future? Giant Kelvin wave reinforces this years El Nio Roof avalanche kills 2 near Creede Prescribed fire as global warming tool? New report shows threats to Colorado wetlands Rural rezoning and master plan densities on Breck agenda Breckenridge mayor to honor scouting centennial Stream access bill gets first committee hearing Mountain news roundup: Slides kill 7 in the Alps Feb. 8 weatherblog: Stellar beauty Feds: No endangered listing for American Pika Antarctica Part 3: Landfall on Paulet Island

Summit Voice headlines: Jan. 30 Feb. 6 Most avalanche victims have some training, safety gear Summit County: Dueling energy programs? Coppers 2010 Sunsation lineup includes Los Lonely Boys Feb 5: Its National Weathermans Day! Forest Service approves North Summit forest project Colorado River: Finding the last few drops? Avalanche rescue: From bliss to terror Beacon Bowl at A-Basin benefits Avalanche Center CDOT defends Eisenhower Tunnel operations Reward for Summit lynx poaching information increased Not so fast: Highway 9 widening plans delayed Local candidate info forum set for Feb. 8 Fire destroys home hear Breckenridge Global warming panel admits mistake in 2007 climate report 2009 tied as second-warmest year on record Beetles infested another half-million acres in 2009 Real estate tax revenue down in Frisco, Breckenridge Deal to protect San Luis Valley from drilling edges closer More cash rebates for energy upgrades in Colorado Experts to discuss West Slope global warming impacts No surprise, Summit real estate sales down in 2009 Soaring cost estimates for Snake River cleanup New Mexico lynx remain in legal limbo Summit group plans fundraiser for Haiti relief work Local land trust gains state certification Environment: Penguins in peril Skiers, snowmobilers will help track lynx at Vail Pass Soothing the waters: Proposed bill could ease river wars Keystone lot eyed for rental housing 21 resorts for $99 with 6th-grade passportLocal land trust gains state certification Skiers, snowmobilers will help track lynx at Vail Pass More four-laning of Highway 9 planned for 2010-2011 Long-term survival of Colo. lynx still uncertain Youth coalition to present pine beetle recommendations

Keystone residents want to spruce up Highway 6 Grim 2009 numbers for the Summit Stage Breckenridge gives: 2010 grant awards announced Travel feature: Beagle beer and friendly huskies in Ushuaia Tunnel traffic down for December, up for the year New Blackberry ski app covers Summit resorts Environment: Green venture capital for World Heritage sites Local photographer to aid Himalayan medical causes Contained motocross track eyed for landfill property Lower Blue forest health salvage logging approved Summit wildfire project stymied by roadless wrangling Saturday travel: New Colorado air, ground options for skiers

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