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Mead Unveils Wyoming Energy Policy 2 Years in Making

Associated Press — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:20:24 +0000

Gov. Matt Mead has unveiled a state energy policy that advocates maintaining Wyoming's position as a top energy-producing state while preserving its environment.

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Environmentalists Say Coal Employment Still Strong

Associated Press — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:40:43 +0000

An environmental group says coal mining employment in 2011 and 2012 was the highest in 15 years, despite claims that President Barack Obama is waging war on the industry.

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Deer Herd Initiative Availible Online [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:22:37 +0000

The Department of Environmental Quality will host the first meeting of the Upper Green River Basin Advisory Task Force Tuesday evening. D-E-Q spokesman Keith Guille says a complex variety of factors, including emissions from the oil and gas industry, are believed to be the cause of the ozone issues. The draft Platte Valley Deer Herd Initiative Management plan is available on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyoming's Snowpack Improving [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:05:06 +0000

The acting head of Jackson's hospital has been charged with driving under the influence following a crash earlier this month. Doug Randall reports. Wyoming's snowpack is improving. This week's figures put the statewide snowpack at 92 percent of average, up from 78 percent a week ago. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Avalanche Danger High in Western Wyoming [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:05:40 +0000

Heavy snow and strong winds have raised the risk of avalanches throughout the high country in western Wyoming. Doug Randall reports. If you want to reduce your impact on the environment in 2012, there are several things you can do. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Cartoonist Drew Aquilina Visits "Across America"! [Audio]

Gary Freeman — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:04:47 +0000

Do you think that people are scaring our children about the environment? Cartoonist Drew Aquilina thinks so. Join me, Gary Freeman and my conversation with Drew about his concerns about the environment and how he has found a way to educate your children in a fun and sensible way with his new book "Green Pieces" - Green From The Pond Up. Click through the jump to hear this fun and informative interview with Gary and Drew on "Across America"!

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