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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, June 1-4, 2019 B-7 The Park Record Federal judge orders climate reviews BEST SWIM for Utah and Colorado energy leases LESSONS in Decision follows March judgment in Wyoming case MATTHEW BROWN DAN ELLIOTT Associated Press DENVER — U.S. officials must consider climate change effects from leasing about 250 square miles of public lands in Colorado and Utah for oil and gas drilling, under a federal court ruling issued Wednesday. The order from U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras in Washington follows a March decision in the same case that blocked drilling on 500 square miles of energy leases in Wyoming. The earlier ruling required a new environmental review of the impacts from burning fossil fuels extracted by private companies through the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s sizeable energy leasing pro- gram. But unlike earlier, Contreras did not immediately block new drilling in Colorado and Utah. Environmentalists who brought the case said they were still deciding whether to request such a move. Contreras acted at the invitation of government attorneys representing the Department of Interior. They conceded, based on the judge’s March ruling, that a new review in Utah and Colorado was “appropriate” because the circumstances were similar to what happened in Wyoming. “In the March 19 ruling, the court found that (Bureau of Land Management) failed to take a hard look at the climate change impacts of oil and gas leasing,” the attorneys wrote. “The analyses of climate change impacts in ... the Colorado and Utah leasing decisions are similar.” Approval of the Wyoming leases was ultimately renewed this month, after BLM officials published a hastily assembled document in April that said the Wyoming leases by themselves had “minor potential” to affect the rate of climate change. The dispute revolves around leases sold to companies in the three states in 2015 and 2016, during President Barack Obama’s administration. It comes amid an aggressive push by President Donald Trump’s administration to open more public lands to energy development. Environmentalists had criticized the study of the Wyoming leases as a cursory review that largely ignored the threat posed by climate change. “We feel they are likely to do the same thing here,” said Jeremy Nichols with WildEarth Guardians, one of the plaintiffs in the case. “They need to do better. We need to see a commitment by the Bureau of Land Management and Department of Interior to confront the climate crisis.” Extracting and burning fossil fuels from federal lands generates the equivalent of 1.4 billion tons annually of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, according to a recent report from the U.S. Geological Survey. That’s equivalent to almost one-quarter of total U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. Interior Department Press Secretary Molly Block said in response to a question about the April review that the agency “met the legal obligations to analyze greenhouse gas emissions.” Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, which advocates for the industry, said the government’s decision to complete the greenhouse gas analysis for Colorado and Utah was logical after the judge’s ruling in the Wyoming case. Sgamma said it was not a setback for energy companies. “It’s just a commonsense decision not to move forward with litigation and get the same result two more times, but just do that analysis now and submit it and be done with it,” she said. PARK CITY Start JUNE 10th! *NON-MEMBERS WELCOME* SIGN UP NOW AT: SilverMountainSportsClub.com 435-649-6670 Some of the petS at NuzzleS & Co. lookiNg for love These animals are available to be seen at the Nuzzles & Co. Adoption Center and Rescue Ranch. Our Adoption Center is open Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is located in the Tanger Outlets in Kimball Junction. Our Rescue Ranch is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Sunday. The Rescue Ranch is located at 6466 N. Highview Road in Peoa. Arya Harley Rudy Smyrna Arya is a 1-year-old cattle dog mix. This spunky girl’s going to need a lot of physical and mental activity to keep her happy and feeling great! She loves to play and go on hikes. Arya would do best in a home with older children and can be selective about the people she likes. Harley is a beautiful mixed breed gal who is about a year old. She’s a bit shy around new people at first, but once she warms up, she loves to play, explore, and go on walks. Harley would be happiest as the only pet and in a home without small children. Meet Rudy, an adorable and playful 5-year-old pitty with a hippo head. He has a lot of energy and will need an owner who is familiar with his breed and can help him be the best dog ever. He is good with most other dogs but prefers a home without cats. Meet Smyrna, a 1-year-old cattle dog mix. She is a sweet dog who can be a little shy when you handle her head. She walks great on a leash, ignores cats, and isn’t really fond of other dogs. She may do well with a submissive dog but would need proper introduction. Get your subscription to The Park Record! Alan Beezus Peggy Trinity Alan is a handsome senior gentleman who is looking for a loving home to call his own. He came to Nuzzles looking a bit scruffy, but he’s very sweet and friendly, so we want to find him the perfect family that will pamper and spoil him during his golden years! Beezus is a beautiful, 9-yearold orange tabby and white Domestic Shorthair. She may be older, but she still enjoys playing with toys, and she absolutely loves to cuddle and spend time with people! Beezus does well with other cats and is just a big ball of love! Peggy is a 4-year-old white and tabby Domestic Shorthair. What makes this girl special, besides her cuddly personality, is that she only has 3 legs! Does that slow her down? Definitely not! She spends her days in our community cat room playing with other kitties and lounging by the big, sunny window. Meet Trinity, a 5-year-old dilute tortie Domestic Shorthair. She’s an affectionate cat who is looking for a peaceful forever home where she can curl up on her person’s lap and purr and snooze the day away. Trinity does well with other cats and is an all-around sweetheart! WaNted: voluNteerS These Organizations are looking for volunteers. If you would like to include your group in this section, please email information to copyeditor@parkrecord.com. Please limit your entry to no more than 75 words PCCAPS Mentors PCCAPS, the successful business and education collaboration for Park City High School juniors and seniors, is seeking mentors with skills in software and web development, business, digital design, and engineering for highly motivated students completing real projects for local and international businesses such as RAMP, Rockwell-Collins, Adobe, Skull Candy and many more. Help develop students for success in the 21st century global workforce. Participate once, weekly, or monthly, your choice. Visit parkcitycaps.com, contact lyanderson@pcschools.us or call 435-6594847. PCSD Good Neighbors Program Park City School District needs volunteers to help adult English language learners or adults with limited literacy develop skills and confidence to live and thrive in our community. Tutor conversational English, English grammar, reading and/or writing. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend sessions are available and the time commitment is approximately 3-4 hours per week. For more information contact Judy Tukuafu at 435-615-0216 or jtukuafu@ pcschools.us. Peace House Peace House is seeking volunteers to assist in their efforts to end the cycle of violence and domestic abuse within Summit and Wasatch Counties. Volunteers are currently needed for special events, fundraising, marketing, administration, English to Spanish translation, childcare, mentorship and more. Come join our team of caring individuals and help us create more peace through healthy human relationships. Call Volunteer Coordinator Jill Smith at 435-7766036 or email Jill@peacehouse.org for more information on how you can become involved. Visit our website www.Peacehouse.org to learn more about the exciting things we are doing. People’s Health Clinic People’s Health Clinic is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference. We are open Monday through Friday and have volunteer opportunities (ages 17 and older) daily in vital sign intake, phlebotomy and Spanish/English interpretation. Fill out an online inquiry at www.peopleshealthclinic.org or contact Meg in our development office at 435-333-1863 Recycle Utah Recycle Utah, the primary recycling hub in Summit County for the last 25 years, is seeking volunteers. Get fresh air, burn calories, and make your community cleaner and greener. Help is needed in the front office, the warehouse, and assisting with daily operations. Recycle Utah also relies on volunteers at special events like Harvest Fest and collection events. For more information, contact Haley Lebsack at outreach@recycleutah.org or 435-649-9698. Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District Basin Recreation is looking for volunteers with a passion for play to be Park Ambassadors. Park Ambassadors patrol the parks, interact with park users, report maintenance needs, assist with tournaments, promote park safety, and encourage an overall positive use of public space. For more details visit www.basinrecreation.org or contact Angie Greenburg at 435-640-8476 or email at agreenburg@basinrecreation.org. Summit Community Gardens Interested in learning about responsible gardening in a high desert climate or want the satisfaction of knowing you’re keeping our garden and community growing? If you answered yes, than Summit Community Gardens has volunteer opportunities for you! Our mission is to educate our community on sustainable gardening techniques and empower people to grow food locally. Help us achieve that mission by volunteering with us every week or on an individual project basis. Visit SummitCommunityGardens.org/ volunteer. Summit Community Power Works Summit Community Power Works, a local nonprofit focused on energy efficiency, is looking for volunteers to staff outreach events such as the Silly Sunday Market. This is a great opportunity to take part in a community-wide initiative, be a catalyst for positive change, and leave a positive legacy. Volunteers must enjoy interpersonal communication and be willing to learn about SCPW’s goals and initiatives. If interested, please contact Erin Bragg at erin.bragg@scpw.org. For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/volunteers Mail or Home delivery within Summit County (Includes a free Sunday Tribune and e-Edition subscription) 1 Year $56 2 Years $98 Mail delivery outside of Summit County (Includes a free e-Edition subscription) 1 Year $80 2 Years $138 Home Delivery within Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Wasatch Counties (Includes a free e-Edition subscription) 1 Year $80 2 Years $138 Call us today and ask for Lacy 435.649.9014 |