By Paul Foy Associated Press Congressional investigators are looking at the government's quick -- and legal -- approvals for oil and gas drilling in an investigation called long overdue by environmental groups. Industry executives condemn it as political.

By Patty Henetz, The Salt Lake Tribune Jul. 24--A short-term solution may be at hand to diminish damage to ancient rock art in Nine Mile Canyon, where big rigs serving gas drilling on the West Tavaputs Plateau are kicking up dust laden with corrosive salt. The U.S.

By Deseret News editorial They look a little like ancient graffiti -- the doodlings of an ancient hunter who was better with a chisel than a bow. And maybe that is why prehistoric petroglyphs don't garner the care or respect they deserve. People look at them and don't see the value.

By Patty Henetz, The Salt Lake Tribune May 29--A Denver energy company's plan to drill hundreds of natural gas wells in Nine Mile Canyon should not proceed until an environmental study is rewritten to include more information about air quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says.

By Stell, Jeannie Bill Barrett Corp. has wrung an almost 100-fold increase in gas production from the West Tavaputs Plateau in Utah. Here's how.