For nearly a century, Colorado’s North Fork Valley relied on coal for high-paying jobs and a thriving economy. But as mines close their doors, they leave behind a troubling legacy: leaking methane. Methane is a greenhouse gas that is about 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide, and global leaders are taking it seriously. One entrepreneur is a step ahead, using his business to address methane emissions while also tackling other environmental problems. Plus, more and more people headed into the backcountry this year – and many rescue groups have seen an increase in calls. That puts pressure on volunteers who help respond to emergencies.

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Photo: Eric Edwards (left) and Chris Caskey (right) search for the best quality sediment for brickmaking. Delta Brick & Climate Company manufactures building materials from excess clay sediment and will soon capture waste methane from an abandoned coal mine. Credit Stephanie Maltarich/KVNF

KVNF: Climate action through creative entrepreneurship in the North Fork Valley

https://www.kvnf.org/news/2021-12-16/climate-action-through-creative-entrepreneurship-in-the-north-fork-valley

Mountain West News Bureau: Some backcountry rescue groups see increase in calls

https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/news/2021-12-22/some-backcountry-rescue-groups-see-increase-in-calls