How One Colorado Researcher Is Saving Coral Reefs, Fragment By Fragment
Joanie Kleypas and her team grow new coral colonies from fragments to plant in damaged reefs off Puerto Rico.
By Grace Hood
Polis Signs Colorado’s Oil And Gas Overhaul Into Law. Now Comes The Hard Part
Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a sweeping overhaul of the oil and gas industry, making health and safety a greater priority. The industry vehemently opposed the law while some officials plan to gather signatures for a ballot issue scrapping the new regulations.
By Grace Hood
Weld County Wonders What’s Next For Colorado’s Oil And Gas Reform
It’s now up to the state to hammer out the details of how to implement the big oil and gas overhaul.
By Grace Hood
After Colorado Lawmakers Usher In Sweeping Oil And Gas Rules, It’ll Be Up To COGCC’s Jeff Robbins To Implement Them
Once Governor Polis signs Senate Bill 181, Robbins must remake the COGCC to elevate public health and safety.
By Grace Hood
Tri-State Generation Change Could Bring More Wind, Solar To Rural Utilities
Tri-State had been under scrutiny for its reliance on coal-fired power. Now the utility is making moves to up renewables.
By Grace Hood
Oil And Gas Overhaul On Its Way To Polis’ Desk
The final bill does include more than a half dozen amendments, some of which were requested by the state’s oil and gas industry.
By Grace Hood
Colorado Coal Jobs Saw A Modest Uptick In 2018
Of 2018’s job gains, the West Elk Mine near Paonia dominated.
By Grace Hood
Colorado Oil And Gas Overhaul Moves Ahead After 12 Hours Of Testimony
SB-181 would require state regulators to prioritize health and safety when deciding whether to grant new drilling permits.
By Grace Hood
Firestone Survivor On Proposed Oil and Gas Legislation: ‘This Is Personal For Me’
Erin Martinez lost her brother and her husband in the Firestone home explosion nearly two years ago. Now she’s speaking out in favor of new oil and gas reforms.
The Federal Firestone Explosion Report Is Delayed. The Shutdown Is One Reason Why
Results were originally projected for 12 to 18 months after the spring 2017 explosion.
By Grace Hood
Amache Has A Shot At National Parkhood As Congress Renews Lapsed Public Lands Fund
Amache is a former Japanese internment camp near the small town of Granada on the southeastern plains.
By Grace Hood
Massive Snow Storms Aren’t Making Up For Years Of Drought In Southwest Colorado
The snow is a welcome reprieve after a year of hot, dry weather that fueled wildfires and slowed tourism. But thirsty reservoirs are still not quenched.
By Grace Hood
What Will Denver’s Climate Feel Like In 60 Years? Think Texas
If the United States reduces carbon emissions before 2080, the trajectory would slow, but not stop.
By Grace Hood
From Kaiser To Vail Ski Resorts, Companies Doubled Their Wind And Solar In 2018
Businesses nationwide responded to the preferences of customers and investors alike by spending more on renewable energy.
By Grace Hood
After Years Of Simmering Tug-Of-War, Colorado Dems Eye Action On Oil And Gas
Democratic Speaker of the House KC Becker from Boulder said her party doesn’t want to put the industry out of business, but now that they’re in charge they’re ready to move things forward.
Poll: Western Republican And Democratic Voters Alike Support Public Lands
The Conservation in the West poll found that respondents opposed Trump policies that shrink national monuments or promote oil and gas development.
By Grace Hood