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Shannon Hughes, Climate Guardian, WildEarth Guardians
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Colorado Energy Plan Approval Moves in the Right Direction, But Misses Opportunity
Shannon Hughes | Aug 30, 2018
Read moreWith Renewable Energy Prices Cheaper Than Ever, There’s no Excuse for Keeping Coal-fired Power Plants Operating
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Protecting Bryce Canyon National Park From Coal Destruction
Shannon Hughes | Aug 21, 2018
Read moreUtah Mine Expansion Would Worsen Climate Change, Threaten American West’s Public Lands
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Bailout for San Juan Coal Mine a Bad Deal For Americans
Shannon Hughes | Jul 04, 2018
Read moreU.S. Office of Surface Mining Engaging in Sham Public Process to Justify Mining Approval
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Guardians Keeps a Watchful Eye on Largest Coal-Fired Power Plant in Wyoming
Shannon Hughes | Jun 04, 2018
Read moreThis weekend, I ventured to the Jim Bridger Coal Mine and Generating Station outside of Rock Springs, Wyoming. The Jim Bridger mine has been a...
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Trump’s Zeal for Coal Comes at a Fatal Cost
Shannon Hughes | Apr 26, 2018
Read more2017 was one of the most fatal years for coal miners; a shocking increase after a record low in coal miner deaths the year prior. There were...
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Enforcing Transparency: A Conversation With Margaret Kwoka
Shannon Hughes | Nov 02, 2017
Read moreWildEarth Guardians' push for absolute government transparency under the Trump Administration has been in high gear over the last year, with the...
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Taking Aim at PacifiCorp’s Coal Baggage
Shannon Hughes | Oct 04, 2017
Read moreAmerican West’s Largest Coal Burner Seeking to Mine More Coal
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It Continues to be Time to Keep Our Coal in the Ground
Shannon Hughes | Sep 07, 2017
Read moreWhile our nation continues to move away from costly and dirty coal, this reality unfortunately hasn't stopped President Trump and his Interior...
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Statement from WildEarth Guardians: White Supremacy is Not Welcome Here
Shannon Hughes | Aug 21, 2017
Read moreWhile this blog is dedicated to detailing WildEarth Guardians' efforts to confront climate change in the American West, the reality is, saving our...
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Not Even a Creepy Coal Monster Can Save Industry
Shannon Hughes | Aug 19, 2017
Read moreCoal is dying and all the buck-toothed (and frankly, creepy) animations in the world can't revive it. That doesn't stop industry from trying,...