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Can Colorado Recycle Toxic Water from Oil and Gas Drilling Without Increasing Emissions?

Inside Climate News · Story by Jake Bolster, photos by Lee Pruitt · last updated
Environmentalists fear the answer is “no,” as regulators determine how to permit more produced water recycling facilities in disadvantaged communities.

Story by Jake Bolster, photos by Lee Pruitt

RIFLE, Colo.—The vegetation along the Colorado River as it runs next to Interstate 70 is lush in early June, soaking up the tail end of this year’s meager spring runoff as it makes its way West.