Energy
A Nuclear Future Rises in Kemmerer
An advanced reactor being built where a coal plant is closing could make a Wyoming town a symbol of energy transition.
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Energy
Coal, oil & the power beneath the plains
Energy
Catching the Wind on the High Plains
Wyoming's relentless wind, long a nuisance, is becoming one of its most valuable energy resources.
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Energy
A New Rush for Rare Earths
Deposits of the critical minerals behind modern technology could open a new chapter for Wyoming mining.
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Energy
Coal Country Faces an Uncertain Future
As power plants retire and demand slips, Wyoming's coal communities confront a transition they did not choose.
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Energy
The Fight Over Federal Lands
Much of Wyoming's energy lies beneath federal land, making Washington's leasing decisions a constant local flashpoint.
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Energy
Life in an Energy Boomtown
Towns like Gillette have lived the full arc of the energy cycle, growing fast in flush years and tightening in lean ones.
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