Get ready for some fireworks in Carbon County! A new coal mine is being proposed, and the folks in Scofield are already pushing back. This could get loud.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
This mine could bring jobs, but at what cost to the local environment and quality of life?
The mining company and potentially those looking for new jobs in the area stand to gain.
The residents of Scofield, who are concerned about the mine's impact on their community, are the ones most directly opposed.
The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining announces a revised Notice of Intention to commence large mining operations for Chalk Hills Quarry. Mining activities will impact the area located -110. 77040 longitude and 39.147535 latitude, Emery County, Ut...
New coal mine proposed in Carbon County; Scofield residents push back KSL.com
Crews work to seal off mine, limit hazardous smoke from Carbon County coal fire KUTV
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