Levels of oil-linked carcinogens in Gulf of Mexico jumps

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Bob Berwyn

Oregon State University findings could spell trouble for food chain Oregon State University researchers say they’ve measured a 40-fold increase in concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in parts of the Gulf of Mexico. They suspect the use of dispersants may have intensified the formation of some of the substances. By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — [...]

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Global warming may be factor in ibex decline

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Bob Berwyn

Population threatened in Italy’s Gran Paradiso National Park By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Ibex, the European mountain goats that roam the high peaks of the Alps, are dying out in part of Italy, and researchers think global warming may be a factor. Since 1963, the number of ibex in Gran Paradiso National Park has [...]

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Study of Antarctic moss could deliver global warming clues

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Bob Berwyn

Slow-growing moss beds to be studied in aerial surveys this summer By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — A die-back of slow-growing moss near the Australia’s Antarctic Casey Station could offer significant insights into global warming impacts. Changes in the moss were first noticed during recent field research. During this summer’s Antarctic research season, Australian scientists [...]

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Feds start pinpointing Gulf oil spill restoration costs

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Bob Berwyn

Restoration plan to be ‘steeped in science, sharpened by public input and strongly rooted in the public good’ By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Acknowledging the serious environmental and social impacts from BP‘s Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the federal government said Wednesday it’s beginning the injury assessment and restoration planning phase of the Natural [...]

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So, you wanna be a weather forecaster

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Bob Berwyn

Learn how to predict powder with a mountain meteorology workshop coming up in Leadville, Colorado By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — Forecasting weather is tricky no matter where you are, and when it comes to the mountains of Colorado — in the middle of the continent and the intersection of several different storm tracks — all [...]

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Opinion: Frisco climbing route stirs classic controversy

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Bob Berwyn

Online flame war over bolts on Mt. Royal By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — A climbing route on Frisco’s very own Mt. Royal has triggered an intense debate on a climbing website, with comments breaking down along predictable lines. The route was established and bolted by local climbing guide Peter Krainz together with Tim Toula [...]

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Morning photo: Random travel moments

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Bob Berwyn

Always keep an eye on the horizon SUMMIT COUNTY — I know, it seems random, but sometimes, that’s what travel is — a series of random moments, linked together in a journey through space and time. Kind of like life, if you think about it. Following are a few more random scenes captured as Leigh [...]

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Opinion: Follow the money (and the trail of oil)

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Bob Berwyn

During the past 18 months, oil, gas and coal companies spent $543 million lobbying against climate change legislation and other environmental laws By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — Just in case you were wondering who is looking out for your interests in Congress, you should know that the oil, gas, and coal industries spent a [...]

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France, USA, Spain hold on to top tourism spots in 2009

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Bob Berwyn

Europe still the largest source market, while US leads in tourism revenue By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — France, the USA and Spain held on to their top tourism spots in 2009, with China and Italy close behind. France once again was the world’s most popular destination, tallying 74 million visitors for the year, while [...]

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USFS wants comments on Copper recpath plan

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Bob Berwyn

New section planned to connect Tenmile section with Vail Pass section By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — The U.S. Forest Service wants public comment on a plan to build a new 4,500-foot section of recpath near Copper Mountain to connect the Tenmile Canyon section with the Vail Pass section. In a scoping letter, the Forest [...]

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