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Sundown on the Sagebrush Rebellion

Western Newspapers Join Nationwide Calls for Mining Reform
» Read more... | Published April 14, 2008

Mining Claims Threaten Western Cities and Towns

Soaring prices for gold, copper, uranium and other metals have produced an explosion of mining claims across the West, encroaching on hundreds of sprawling cities, destination resorts, retirement communities and remote recreation retreats.
» Read more... | Published March 11, 2008

Colorado’s Pristine Roan Plateau Threatened by Drilling Surge

As Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter prepares to take a stand on plans to allow thousands of oil and gas wells on Colorado’s Roan Plateau, EWG finds that drilling permits there have already more than doubled since 2004.
» Read more... | Published December 16, 2007

Mining Law Threatens California's National Parks; Other Areas at Risk

A surge in mining claims threatens California parks & wilderness.
» Read more... | Published October 15, 2007

Congressional Testimony on Mining Reform

Oversight Hearing on Hardrock Mining on Federal Land
EWG analyst Dusty Horwitt presents his data on the frenzy of claim staking in American's wild places and national parks.
» Read more... | Published October 1, 2007

U.S. Mining Database: Mining Law Threatens Grand Canyon, other Natural Treasures

Satellite maps show an 80 percent increase in uranium, gold and other mining claims in 12 Western states over the past five years, including an explosion of uranium claims near the edge of Grand Canyon National Park.
» Read more... | Published August 16, 2007

Congressional Testimony: Hearing on The Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007

Statement of Dusty Horwitt, JD
Hearing on H.R. 2262, The Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007 Before the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Minerals Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 10 am
» Read more... | Published July 25, 2007

Power Drain

Big Ag's $100 Million Energy Subsidy
The electricity used in one year to move water around the CVP would power all of the homes in Chico for more than 18 months and costs customers more than $100 million.
» Read more... | Published May 29, 2007
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