Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
March 24, 2008, Editorial

In his letter to federal officials last week regarding the possible commercial development of oil shale, Gov. Bill Ritter included the observation that, at this point, the benefits of developing oil shale do not outweigh the need to preserve the region’s wildlife, water and environment. To which we respond: Well said, Governor. We’re not sure the benefits of developing oil shale will ever outweigh the massive environmental and socio-economic consequences that will accompany a commercial oil shale industry....

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