EPA Nears Removal of Wyoming, Utah Sites from Superfund ListEPA Nears Removal of Wyoming, Utah Sites from Superfund ListThe EPA says Kinder Morgan and Dow Chemical Company/Dowell Schlumberger, Inc., helped clean up the pollution from their facilities.Associated PressAssociated Press
Climate Change Will Grab Globe’s Focus With Summit, StrikesClimate Change Will Grab Globe’s Focus With Summit, StrikesActivists on Friday were launching a series of climate strikes, with thousands of youths walking out of class in the United States and around the globe. Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Governor Issues New Order Protecting Sage GrouseWyoming Governor Issues New Order Protecting Sage GrouseThe executive order reflects many of the public comments collected earlier this year.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Sues Refinery Over Environmental ViolationsWyoming Sues Refinery Over Environmental ViolationsThe state sued the company over similar violation claims in February 2018.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming BLM: Study Drilling Project Climate ImpactsWyoming BLM: Study Drilling Project Climate ImpactsA spokesman for EOG Resources says the company will continue to work with the BLM on the project.Associated PressAssociated Press
Platte River Revival Asks Amoco Board for $200,000 for Next PhasePlatte River Revival Asks Amoco Board for $200,000 for Next PhaseThe Amoco Reuse Agreement Joint Powers Board does not receive any funding from the City of Casper or Natrona County.Tom MortonTom Morton
Federal Court Blocks Oil & Gas Drilling on 282 Leases in WyomingFederal Court Blocks Oil & Gas Drilling on 282 Leases in WyomingThe judge did not block drilling statewide, but only ordered the BLM not allow drilling on 282 lease sites until it reconsiders its analyses.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Coal Ash Ponds Rank Among Worst in StudyWyoming Coal Ash Ponds Rank Among Worst in StudyEskelsen also notes that the report holds the sites to an unfair water quality standard: the standard for drinking water.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Laws Aimed at Trespassing Activists Struck DownWyoming Laws Aimed at Trespassing Activists Struck DownTwo environmental groups and a photographer's association sued to contest the laws.Associated PressAssociated Press
Top U.S. Environmental Regulator Criticizes Rules in Coal TourTop U.S. Environmental Regulator Criticizes Rules in Coal TourBlack Thunder is the second most productive U.S. coal mine and is located in a region that supplies about 40 percent of the nation's coal.Associated PressAssociated Press