Foresters Want More Prescribed Burns To Avoid Future Wildfire Disasters In Colorado. But The State Forest Service Isn’t Allowed To Conduct Them
After a prescribed burn started the deadly Lower North Fork fire in March 2012, the Colorado forest service lost its authority to do them.
When The Wilderness Meets The Urban, Homeowners And Neighbors Are On Their Own Against Wildfires
Climate change likely means more and bigger fires. And as more people live in risky areas, wildfire mitigation becomes more critical.
Stronger Building Codes And Other Rules Can Save Homes From Wildfires. So Why Doesn’t Colorado Have A Statewide Law Mandating Them?
Even as homeowners face rebuilding after the East Troublesome fire and other 2020 Colorado wildfires, there’s a reluctance toward adopting a statewide model for fire-resistance.
Colorado Could Really Use A Turnaround With Its Snowpack This Season
The statewide snowpack is at about 73 percent of normal, the fourth lowest snowpack measured by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the past 36 years.
State Refunds $2.8 Million To Hunters After Historic Wildfire Season. The Pandemic Didn’t Help Either
But even with those refunds, the state saw an increase of $6.4 million in revenue due to an overall rise in purchases of hunting and fishing licenses
Working On A Digital Green Book For 2021
Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen Bushman are working to create a digital version of the historic Green Book, updated for 2021. As 2020 comes to a close, we revisit their project.
TV Meteorologist Mike Nelson Wants You To Understand Climate Change In 10 Minutes With His New Book
Mike Nelson’s “The World’s Littlest Book On Climate” shares 10 facts about CO2 in just under 20 pages.
A Disposal Site For Radioactive Material Might Close In Mesa County, And Local Officials Worry About The Cost
“We are absolutely worried about the next phase for what happens if that site does close, and how are we going to handle the tailings that we come across in our community.”
Boulder County Adopts Stricter 2,500-Foot Oil And Gas Setback
The decision comes just a few weeks after the final approval of a statewide 2,000-foot setback between new wells and buildings.
If Ranching Wants To Survive Drought And Other Climate Hassles, It’s Time To Show Soil Some Love
Efforts like regenerative agriculture can help farmers adapt to climate change — and make more money.
Boulder Ends Decade Long Pursuit Of City-Owned Power Utility
Boulder wanted a public utility to fight climate change.
Colorado Is Getting Worse At Recycling. Here’s Why, And 2 Ways The State Is Working To Fix It
The state’s recycling rate dropped to below 16 percent, far lower than national average of 35 percent.
The Colorado Climate Voter’s Guide To The 2020 Election Results
Climate change is an increasingly critical motivating issue for a segment of the Colorado electorate.
As Colorado’s Historic Fires Collide With Hunting Season, Thousands Of Licenses Are Refunded
Many of the refunds are due to the closure of Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forest, which will continue through the weekend.