Biologists Mis-Sexed A Colorado Wolf. Now It May Have Given Birth To The State’s First Wolf Pups Since The 1940s
Tracking collars suggest the wolves have a den in Jackson County, which could be full of pups born this spring.
By Sam Brasch
One Reason A Landmark Colorado Climate Bill Is On Pause? A Massive Coal Plant In Pueblo
Fears of an early closure for the Comanche 3 generating station have stalled a landmark climate action in the state senate.
By Sam Brasch
After Polis Threatened To Veto A Climate Action Bill, Colorado Climate Voters And Environmental Groups Reassess Their Support
When Jared Polis ran for governor, Harmony Cummings decided to put her feet to the pavement for his candidacy.
By Sam Brasch
‘Sewer Heat’ Could Be Hidden Ally Against Climate Change. Here’s How Denver Is Pulling It To The Surface
Your hot shower and other warm sewage could help heat and cool buildings in the future.
By Sam Brasch
Ford And BMW Invest In Colorado Startup To Power The Next Generation Of Electric Cars
Solid Power, a Louisville battery company, now has $130 million to expand its operations in Colorado.
By Sam Brasch
Suncor’s Outdated Air Pollution Permit Is Up For Renewal. Here’s What’s At Stake
Neighborhood advocates hope the process could reign in air pollution from the Commerce City oil and gas refinery. Could it?
By Sam Brasch
Climate Action Bill Advances Despite Polis’ Veto Threat
The governor told the Colorado Springs Gazette’s editorial board the plan would give air regulators “near-dictatorial control of our entire economy.”
By Sam Brasch
CU Boulder Built An All-Electric Home In Frigid Fraser. Does It Mean The End Of Natural Gas Heating?
The 1,200-square foot home won top prize in the Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon.
By Sam Brasch
Commerce City Nonprofit Wins Suncor Energy Fine Money, Will Use It To Monitor Suncor Energy
Cultivando, a Latinx community group, plans to set up air monitors around the refinery north of Denver.
By Sam Brasch
A Climate Change Battle Between Gov. Polis And Environmental Groups Is Heating Up At The Capitol
A battle over climate change at the state capitol has revealed a deep divide among Colorado Democrats.
By Sam Brasch
How The Mayor Of Salida Got Caught In The Battle Over Electric Car Chargers
Mayor PT Wood thinks all chargers should work with every electric car. A luxury brand had other ideas.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado Signals An Extraordinary Wildfire Season Following Last Year’s Historic Blazes
Thanks to a changing climate and forest conditions, Polis said Colorado could no longer limit its plans to a limited set of months. Intensified efforts to prevent and battle fires would need to continue year-round.
Growing Cannabis Indoors Has A Big Climate Impact. So Why Doesn’t The Industry Go Outside?
If cannabis production moved outdoors, a new study estimates the state’s greenhouse gas emissions would drop 1.3 percent.
By Sam Brasch
Whistleblowers Claim The State’s Top Air Regulator Had Them Falsify Data. Now Environmental Groups Want Him Dismissed
A coalition of environmental groups called on Gov. Jared Polis to dismiss Garry Kaufman, who has led Colorado’s Air Pollution Control Division for over a decade.
Democratic Lawmakers Propose Plan To Hold Gov. Jared Polis To His Climate Promises
Lawmakers like the governor’s vision on climate change. They just want to make sure it happens.
By Sam Brasch
Capitol Warming
Statehouse Democrats want to go big on climate change this year. Is Gov. Jared Polis ready to go along with them?