Why is Colorado trying to block Utah’s proposed oil rail?

Uinta Basin Railway would enable a massive increase in oil production, which would be shipped through Eagle County ski country

(Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune)

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Brian MafflyPublic lands and environment reporter

Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.