Lakes in Rocky Mountain NP Warming Faster Than Oceans, Report Says
Lake temperatures have been rising over the last decade in the park, a research ecologist says.
By Grace Hood
Lift Crude Oil Export Ban Expected To Expire While Renewable Credits Continue
Oil industry experts say the lifted ban won’t matter much for Colorado producers in the short term. But the renewable credits could mean coal will continue to prove expensive.
By Grace Hood
Cautious Welcome For Paris Climate Change Accord In Colorado
One nonprofit calls the deal a first step; Aspen Mayor Steve Skadron is hopeful that it’ll change lending practices.
By Grace Hood
USDA Takes Climate Change Conversations To Colorado Farmers
Justin Derner’s job is to help farmers and ranchers struggling with climate change. But what if they don’t think it’s caused by humans?
By Grace Hood
Colorado Supreme Court To Decide If Cities Can Stop Fracking
Longmont passed an outright ban on fracking in 2012. Fort Collins voters passed a moratorium one year later in 2013. Both could be struck down.
By Grace Hood
Report: Climate Change Will Affect Colorado’s Food Supply
The report says that as warming continues, crop yields, livestock production and revenues could decline.
By Grace Hood
Drilling Near Cities: State Wants Public Input
The facilities can be smelly, and there can be a high volume of truck traffic.
By Grace Hood
Denver Aims To Slash Greenhouse Gas Emissions 80 Percent
The city’s Climate Action Plan goals were published in conjunction with the Sustainable Denver Summit Thursday at the University of Denver.
By Grace Hood
Study Looks At Climate Change, Colo. Food Security
The three-year investigation brought together a team of experts including Peter Backlund at Colorado State University.
By Grace Hood
How ‘Resilience’ Became Part Of Cities’ Climate Change Plans
Boulder’s strategy for addressing climate change includes a job many have never heard of: Chief Resilience Officer.
By Grace Hood
Silverton To Negotiate Superfund Status After Mine Spill
Silverton town leaders resisted Superfund designation in the past. Some feared that it would discourage tourism and investment in the area.
By Grace Hood
Better Dirt Could Help Human Health, CSU Study Says
Soil biodiversity is decreasing, and that could have a profound impact on human health.
By Grace Hood
BLM Moves To Cancel Drilling Leases On Thompson Divide
The idea has seen opposition from the oil and gas leaseholders and Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton.
By Grace Hood
Ski Areas Want You To Know That Climate Change Is Real
Colorado depends heavily on the ski industry, the state’s mountain resorts depend heavily on the weather, and both will feel the pinch as Earth’s climate warms.
By Grace Hood
Oil And Gas Task Force Recommendations Take Beating At Hearing
Local governments complained task force recommendations fall short. Energy companies say they go too far.
By Grace Hood
Public To Weigh In On EPA’s Clean Power Plan
The EPA’s Clean Power Plan requires a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions nationwide by the year 2030.
By Grace Hood