As Coal Declined, This Valley Turned to Sustainable Farming. Now Fracking Threatens Its Future.

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By Bob BerwynDec 20, 2019, 4:20 am252 pts
Many proposed drilling areas are right next to organic farms or ranches. Farmers worry that could put crops, water supplies and wildlife at risk. By Bob Berwyn Driving down Highway 133 from the craggy wilds of the West Elk Mountains in central Colorado, one of the first signs of civilization is a mile-long coal…

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