Perhaps expanding the list a bit to enviornmental issues.
Chaco Canyon is a wonderful place. I'd recommend a visit. Worthy of protection. Which is why it's a National Historical Park.
Of course the article isn't about the National Historical Park. It isn't about the expansion of the National Historical Park, else it would have advocated that.
It's about stopping the production of energy outside the park.
***It’s about stopping the production of energy outside the park.***
Energy exploration will not hurt the park. Look at the Farmington area. Lots of gas wells and Aztec ruins and Salmon ruins are not damaged. the place is covered with old ruins everywhere! We found pottery shards on my place at La Plata back in 1973. Wish I was still there!
Besides, the Chacoans walked away from the area about 700 years go.