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feature March 3, 2020

The Fight To Defend The Sunset Roadless Area—And Our Climate

Will the Forest Service’s legacy be to protect our public lands to be enjoyed by all? Or to sacrifice them for long-term climate costs and a single coal company's short-term…

A beaver lodge in the Sunset Roadless Area. The area is home to species including elk, bear, beaver and goshawk.
(Ted Zukoski / Earthjustice)

Press Release: Victory October 29, 2020

In Colorado, Federal Judges Block Coal Mining Construction in Protected Roadless Forest

The injunction prevents Mountain Coal from further destruction of the roadless forest in the West Elk Mountains until a challenge from conservation groups is resolved

Press Release November 8, 2012

Forest Service OKs Coal Mine Expansion in Colorado Mountain Backcountry

Roadless area next to West Elk Wilderness would be decimated by bulldozing of more than 6 miles of road, and scraping of nearly 50 well pads

A breathtaking view of a beaver pond in the Sunset Roadless area.
(Ted Zukoski / Earthjustice)

Press Release April 6, 2015

Forest Service Moves to Permit Bulldozing for Dirty Coal in Colorado Roadless Forest

Proposed loophole could cause half a billion tons of carbon pollution while undermining Obama administration climate goals

Flagging tape in the Sunset Roadless Area identifies the location of a proposed coal exploration drilling pad. The forest visible will likely be bulldozed if the loophole is reopened.
(Ted Zukoski / Earthjustice)

Press Release November 19, 2015

Forest Service Revs Up Push to Open Over 170 Million Tons of Coal to Mining from Colorado Roadless Forest

Proposed loophole could cause millions of tons of carbon pollution, undermine Obama administration climate goals, and degrade wildlife habitat

Lake Quinault and South Ridge Quinault Roadless Area, Olympic National Forest, Wash.
(Wild Trees / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Article November 13, 2013

Roadless Rule – A Victory We Must Keep on Winning

A decade after the Roadless Rule’s adoption, and years into the Obama administration, we’re still fighting to protect roadless areas.

Press Release June 8, 2017

Trump Pushes Coal Mining In Roadless Forest Days After Repudiating Paris Climate Agreement

Forest Service pushes to mine next to West Elk Wilderness, giving Arch Coal access to more than 17 million tons of coal

Press Release September 25, 2012

Coal Mine Expansion Threatens Colorado Mountain Backcountry

Conservationists challenge coal mining, bulldozing of more than 6 miles of road and scraping of nearly 50 well pads in roadless area next to West Elk Wilderness

Press Release November 12, 2014

Obama Administration and Arch Coal Decline to Appeal Judgment on Colorado's Backcountry Roadless Area

The lack of an appeal finalizes a victory judgment for conservation groups

Aspens in full color during autumn in the Sunset Trail Roadless Area.
(Ted Zukoski / Earthjustice)

Press Release: Victory September 12, 2014

Court Strikes Down Loophole Allowing Road Construction for Coal Mines in Colorado Backcountry

Order finalizes a June decision finding U.S. Forest Service failed to account for climate impacts

Press Release: Victory June 27, 2014

Citing Climate Change Impacts, Court Decision Protects Colorado Backcountry From Bulldozing, Mining

Conservationists force agencies to take a new look at environmental impacts of coal mine expansion

Press Release December 31, 2012

Coal Mine Expansion in Colorado Roadless Forest Likely to Face Challenge

Roadless area next to West Elk Wilderness would be decimated by bulldozing & scraping

Press Release: Victory February 14, 2012

Destructive Coal Mine Expansion in Colorado Roadless Forest Overturned

Decision protect wildlife habitat near West Elk Wilderness, forestalls pollution

Article June 15, 2012

Forest Service Reloads Assault On Colorado Roadless Area

Press Release January 29, 2013

Coal Mining Threatens Colorado’s Mountain Backcountry

Conservationists seek stay of Arch Coal mining plans to protect public lands, forests, habitat

Effects of underground coal mining on Colorado's forests. The coal may be underground, but a tight web of industrial facilities is built through our forests to vent methane gas—a potent climate pollutant—from the coal seams.
(U.S. Forest Service)

Press Release January 20, 2016

150,000+ Comments Oppose Coal-mining Loophole on Colorado Forest

Subsidies to Arch Coal slammed; renewable energy groups join wildlife, climate advocates in opposition

Article October 19, 2012

Lies, Damned Lies And Coal Company Biologists

Article August 17, 2012

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