
We asked Xcel why power bills are going up. They say it’s partly your choices
Xcel Energy customers have watched their utility bills skyrocket in the last few months — and costs aren’t expected to stop climbing any time soon.


Air quality, wildfires and building codes: Here are the climate bills headed to Gov. Jared Polis’s desk
And the bills that didn’t get passed.


Colorado’s oil and gas industry withdraws proposed 2022 ballot initiatives
The move guarantees voters won’t see another bruising oil and gas ballot fight — for now.

By Sam Brasch

A goofy, Colorado-made electric car is finding a second life with hobbyists
The Unique Mobility Electrek is a high-voltage eyesore dating back to the Carter Administration. That’s why fans love it.

By Sam Brasch

Proposal for statewide green building codes narrowly survives at the Colorado capitol
Supporters say the legislation would both help cut emissions and energy costs. Not all Democrats are on board.

By Sam Brasch

A Boulder climate activist died after he set himself on fire. His friends remember his talent and compassion
Friends and family of Wynn Alan Bruce remember him as a committed environmental activist and a loving member of the Boulder community.

By Sam Brasch

Peak Colorado wildfire season will start earlier and last longer, predict forecasters
The state has expanded its fleet of firefighting aircraft to help detect and smother wildfires throughout the summer.

By Sam Brasch

Is Xcel Energy making too much money? Colorado voters could get the chance to decide
The Independence Institute, a Libertarian-leaning think tank, has proposed a ballot initiative to return revenue from Colorado’s largest monopoly utility company.

By Sam Brasch

The EPA moves to declare the Front Range a ‘severe’ air quality violator. Here’s why that matters.
More Colorado companies will be forced to obtain and comply with tougher state air pollution permits, and gas stations will also likely be required to sell cleaner-burning fuel.

By Sam Brasch

Study finds climate change could make rapid wildfire blowups like East Troublesome more frequent
The research comes after the 2020 blaze reset expectations for fast-moving wildfires.

By Sam Brasch

Why a new UN report includes (but buries) research about the impact of climate misinformation
CU Boulder professor Max Boykoff contributed some of those insights, but he never expected it would get top billing.

By Sam Brasch

Electric buses, e-bikes and clean trucks: How Colorado Democrats plan to clear the state’s dirty air
A proposed $124 million bill at the Colorado legislature aims to provide incentives to reduce air pollution across the state.

By Sam Brasch

Why the EPA objected to parts of Colorado’s newest Suncor air pollution permit
The federal government has concerns about air pollution sources and wants the state to pay more attention to environmental justice.

By Sam Brasch

A new Colorado bill would fund free transit rides in the summer to help improve air quality
The proposal would create a new grant program to help eliminate fares during the summer ozone season, which lasts from June 1 through Aug. 31.

By Sam Brasch

The latest line of defense against wolves on this Colorado ranch? Guard donkeys
Call it a wild-ass idea to help livestock live alongside the predators.

By Sam Brasch

Colorado Democrats scrap plan to ban leaf blowers and lawnmowers to improve air quality
The shift away from banning gas-powered landscaping tools is the latest example of state Democrats falling in line with Gov. Jared Polis’ climate strategy.

By Sam Brasch