Climate intervention could slow global warming, but may bring risks
More research is needed regarding geoengineering techniques that aim to slow climate change, some scientists say.
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More extreme droughts predicted for western US, including Colorado
Read moreA study says global warming will lead to "unprecedented drought conditions" -- the worst since the 1100s.
Scientist says it's 'prudent' for Colorado to prepare for climate change
Read moreResearcher: By 2050, Colorado's "average summer is going to be as hot as pretty much the hottest summers that we’ve seen."
Pacific coral may predict next spike in global temperatures
Read moreThe coral reveals when Pacific trade winds slow, and when that happens next, the Earth may see a sudden rise in temperatures, according to a researcher in Boulder.
Wildflower season is growing longer in the mountains
Read moreA longer wildflower season may have far-reaching ripple effects for birds, bees -- and even fruit trees.
Colorado's climate could be hotter, like New Mexico's, by 2050, study says
Read moreA new report predicts rising temperatures will cause earlier melts of Colorado mountain snow in the spring.
NASA launches satellite to study carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere
Read moreThe satellite is carrying equipment designed by scientists at Colorado State University.
EPA promotes global warming proposal to western governors
Read moreEPA Administrator Gina McCarthy spoke at the Western Governors' Association meeting.
Colo. author of UN report on climate change remains optimistic
Read moreA recent United Nations' report on climate change finds we have roughly 15 years to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about 50 percent.
Colorado researchers say methane from palm oil could fuel tropical cities
Read moreA CU study says waste water produced during the processing of palm oil is a significant source of methane and bad for the climate. But researchers say the leaky gas could be captured and used as a renewable energy source.
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