EPA Triples Estimate Of Mine Waste Released Into Cement Creek, Animas River
EPA toxicologist Deborah McKean says the sludge laced with heavy metals moved so quickly after the spill that it would not have harmed animals that consumed it.
By Grace Hood
How Did EPA Trigger A Million-Gallon Spill Of Mine Waste Water Near Silverton?
Southwestern Colorado residents still need to steer clear of the Animas River, officials say.
By Grace Hood
Reservoirs Are Dead. Long Live Reservoirs: Water Bosses Eye The Cache La Poudre
Northern Water wants to build two large reservoirs using the Cache la Poudre’s water. History suggests it won’t be easy.
By Grace Hood
Colorado AG Considers Challenging Obama’s Clean Power Plan
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By Grace Hood
Obama’s Clean Power Plan: Here’s What It Could Mean For Colorado
Overall, federal government wants to reduce emissions by 32 percent over the next 15 years. Colorado appears well positioned to meet that goal.
By Grace Hood
Interests Divided On Major Water Project In N. Colo.
Not everyone agrees that Northern Colorado needs new reservoirs to meeting rising demand for water.
By Grace Hood
Lawmakers, Public Will Help Shape New Oil And Gas Rules
Public meetings will aim to improve communication between local governments and oil and gas companies.
By Grace Hood
Poll Suggests Rural Coloradans Support Sage Grouse Protections
The non-partisan Pew Charitable Trusts commissioned the poll of 600 voters in all 11 Western states with sage grouse habitat.
By Grace Hood
In Colorado, What’s The Lifespan of An Oil And Gas Well?
According to state data, the average lifespan of an oil or gas well is 12 years. But that figure can vary depending on which basin you’re looking at.
By Grace Hood
How Much Electricity Does It Take To Grow Marijuana? Colo. Cities Are Finding Out
Cities across the state are working with grows to reduce their power consumption — and in turn, help reduce the state’s carbon footprint.
By Grace Hood
Colowyo Ruling Could Now Affect Second Colorado Coal Mine
The expanded scope of the ruling puts about another 150 mining jobs in question.
By Grace Hood
Ahead Of Schedule, State Releases New Colorado Water Plan Draft
The 479-page document that highlights how the state will meet the growing water needs of its population.
By Grace Hood
Craig, Beer And The Politics Of Colorado Coal
More than 200 jobs at the Colowyo mine near Craig are in limbo after a court ruling in May. That has the town on edge.
By Grace Hood
Voices From The Clash Over Coal In Craig
Colorado coal production could drop even more under proposed federal clean power standards. In Craig, a coal town, locals tell us their fears about that.
By Grace Hood
Signs Of Job Losses In Colorado’s Oil And Gas Sector
It’s not clear yet how that industry’s slowdown is affecting other parts of the economy.
By Grace Hood
Two Proposed Reservoirs For N. Colo. Reach A Key Milestone
A project to build two controversial reservoirs near Greeley and Fort Collins is a step closer to reality.
By Grace Hood