Colorado's attorney general may join a Supreme Court case to oppose a Utah rail project that could increase hazardous oil shipments along the Colorado River.
David O. Williams reports for Colorado Newsline.
In short:
- The proposed Uinta Basin Railway project would send long trains of crude oil through Colorado, raising concerns about environmental risks to the Colorado River.
- Colorado AG Phil Weiser criticized the Supreme Court's decision to review a lower court ruling that halted the project due to environmental concerns.
- Weiser and local officials are concerned about potential ecological damage and are considering legal and legislative measures to prevent the railway's construction.
Key quote:
“It doesn’t take much for a single incident to create extraordinary and lasting damage. . . ”
— Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General
Why this matters:
The project threatens the Colorado River, a vital water source for communities and agriculture in the region. Legal and environmental strategies are crucial to protect these ecosystems from potential oil spills and other industrial impacts.
