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Former coal towns make stunning decision after their local mines shut down: 'They know that it can't be coal moving forward'
Communities in Colorado that once relied on coal are exploring a bold new chapter — one that could keep their towns powered ...
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Coal-dependent communities in Colorado consider nuclear transition after new state law
Economies in Colorado that have relied on coal for decades are now searching for another energy option as a new Colorado law pushes them away from coal energy production and mining. Craig, a city ...
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Mitigation work begins near Glenwood Springs due to underground coal mine fire
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Immediate mitigation work is underway as a result of an underground coal mine fire. The city ...
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As Colorado closes its coal plants, some schools neglect to prepare
Growing up in Colorado’s coal belt, Pike constantly heard his father, uncles and both grandfathers talk about how much they earned in the mines. Most bought starter homes in their early 20s and ...