Hickenlooper Will Skip Senate Climate Forum, Setting Himself Apart From Other Democrats
Climate change has become a defining issue of the Colorado Senate primary.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado Energy Think Tank CEO Kortenhorst Talks Oil In The Time Of Climate Summit
Jules Kortenhorst, CEO of the sustainability-focused Rocky Mountain Institute based in Colorado, spoke with CPR’s Sam Brasch about meeting with oil company executives in New York during the UN Climate Summit.
The Record Of Trump’s Phone Call With Ukraine Is Out. Here’s How Colorado Congress Members Are Reacting
So far, almost all of Colorado’s Congressional delegation’s reactions have been split along partisan lines.
By Sam Brasch
Why Denver Protesters Blocked Traffic (And Got Arrested) For The Climate
Local members of Extinction Rebellion, a nonviolent climate movement born in the United Kingdom, held dual events to coincide with the morning and afternoon rush hour.
By Sam Brasch
Thousands Rallied At The State Capitol And Across Colorado Today In The Youth-Driven Climate Strike
The school walk-out and march kicked off a week of action around climate change.
What You Need To Know About Global Climate Strike Actions In Colorado
A March on Friday kicks off a week of demonstrations, many planned by young organizers inspired, in-part, by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
By Sam Brasch
Inconvenient Or Not, Extinction Rebellion Wants Colorado To Act Now On Climate Change
The global movement wants to get in the way of daily life — before climate change does it first.
By Sam Brasch
An Iconic Peak Outside Trinidad Will Be Part Of Colorado’s Newest State Park
Two conservation groups worked with the state to secure the large parcel on Colorado’s southern border, which will open for recreation in the next few years.
By Sam Brasch
Yes, The Denver Boot Comes From Denver. Now Colorado Is Deciding How Private Business Can Use It
The dreaded car locking device was conceived in Colorado. 75 years later, the state plans to clamp down on businesses using it for profit.
By Sam Brasch
99 Years After Suffrage, Women Still A Contentious Topic In Colorado Politics
At an event to celebrate women winning the right to vote, some ask what it will take for a Colorado woman to eventually win the Senate.
By Sam Brasch
Northwest Colorado Wants Oil And Gas Regs Tailored To Them. Will The State Allow It?
Fifteen northwest cities and counties have agreed to participate in the rulemaking process to ensure the regulations fit with the particular geology and culture of the region.
By Sam Brasch
Colorado’s State And US Representatives Stake Their Claims On Gun Control After Trump Suggests National ‘Red Flag’ Law
Centennial State politicians fell on party lines as this week’s mass shootings in Gilroy, Calif.; Dayton, Ohio; and El Paso, Texas reignited the gun control debate.
Where Do Colorado’s Electoral Votes Go? The State’s Voters Could Become The First To Decide
Supporters of pulling Colorado out of the National Popular Vote Compact submitted more than 227,198 signatures Thursday, setting the measure on the path to the 2020 ballot.
By Sam Brasch
Activists Disrupt The Latest Meeting Of Colorado Oil And Gas Regulators, Highlight The State’s Failing Air Quality Grade
Members of the audience wore face masks and would interrupt oil and gas industry representatives by coughing or chanting phrases like, “You’re killing us!”
By Sam Brasch
She Worried Her Doctors Wouldn’t Understand Her During Childbirth. They Didn’t. But The Translator Did
Research shows new mothers who don’t speak English face serious barriers during pregnancy or childbirth. Interpreters are vital so mothers can ask questions and get life-saving information in their native language.
By Sam Brasch
Is The Fight Against Chronic Wasting Disease Another Argument For Wolf Reintroduction?
In 2018, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported that at least 31 of Colorado’s 54 deer herds have chronic wasting disease.
By Sam Brasch