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Wyoming Coal Production Down in 2012

Associated Press — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:10:38 +0000

An orange cloud that drifted over a part of Campbell County last week is nothing unusual.

Volunteers Needed for Midwinter Eagle Survey

Karen Snyder — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:25:47 +0000

An eagle count in the Powder River Basin takes place in January. The count looks for golden and bald eagles, many of whom are only winter residents who've flown in from colder climates to the north

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Powder River Basin Coal Companies Cut Back

Associated Press — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:25:55 +0000

GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Some coal companies operating in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin are cutting back on overtime and the use of temporary contract workers because of reduced demand. Peabody Energy Corp. has two mines in Campbell County. The Associated Press reports that it let some contract labor go late last week. Gillette-based Cloud Peak [...]

Coal From Powder River Basin Headed Overseas

Associated Press — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:38:55 +0000

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A recently signed deal and another in negotiation will allow some Powder River Basin coal to be shipped to overseas customers through the Gulf Coast and possibly East Coast ports

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Global Warming Forfeits Coal [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Sun, 01 May 2011 05:02:02 +0000

A critic of the Interior Department characterized their policies as dangerously schizophrenic in an interview last week.

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Interior Secretary Endorses Wyo Coal [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:19:09 +0000

The Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Gov. Matt Mead held a press conference in Cheyenne Wednesday.

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