Energy

An extremely rare geyser of spewed oil, water and sand contaminated 7 square miles. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth and then read the entire article at the link below.

The power grid across Western states is under growing strain. Now, a new report argues the region’s governments and utilities need to work together to keep the lights on and costs down.

Environmental advocates have long warned that the state wasn’t doing enough to reach its goals.

Conservationists say the plans for managing the declining species could push them closer to extinction.

New Mexico and Wyoming continue to receive the biggest portions of revenue gained from energy development on federal lands.

Students have mixed reactions about the new digital billboards popping up around Colorado State University’s Fort Collins campus.

A new report shows the Mountain West needs to prepare for data centers, which are expected to demand massive amounts of energy and water. Experts say communities should adopt policies that prevent energy bills from rising and water supplies from shrinking.

Weiser argued there is no national energy emergency given the United States produced more oil last year than any nation in history, and he urged the BLM to follow standard, legally required procedures in reviewing the project.

Tri-State power wants a new gas plant at Craig. Conservation coalition says it’s costly and unneeded.

A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) found that geothermal energy in the Great Basin could supply 10% of the nation’s electricity demand. However, greater engineering efficiency is needed to take full advantage of the heat beneath our feet.