Amid A Pandemic Economy And Record Wildfires, Is It Time For A 21st-Century Civilian Conservation Corps?
Democrats in Congress have submitted bills to revive the New Deal program.
Polis Laid Out A ‘Roadmap’ To Meet Colorado’s Climate Goals. Not All Environmental Groups Are Happy
The plan has been months in the making. It only took a few hours to draw criticism.
Should Wolves Be Brought Back To Colorado? A Rancher And A Biologist Have Their Say
If voters approve Prop 114, Colorado Parks and Wildlife would need to put “paws on the ground” by the end of 2023.
As Summers Get Smokier, Is It Time For A New Generation Of Air Quality Warnings?
One scientist says, “You want people to think about smoke as a component of the weather.”
Tensions Between Gov. Polis And Environmentalists Grow After Legal Move In Colorado Climate Lawsuit
One environmental group says the move attempts to shield the governor from responsibility.
Three Of Colorado’s ‘Pioneer Wolves’ May Have Been Killed In Wyoming
In early March, state biologists learned a Colorado resident may have killed two wolves in Southern Wyoming.
Colorado’s Oil And Gas Overhaul Takes Another Shot At The Space Between Drilling And Homes, Schools
The final vote on the new rules could come as early as Oct. 9.
Are Gray Wolves Back? A Puppy Sighting In Northwest Colorado Is The Best Clue Yet
As the state sets to vote on wolf reintroduction, biologists have signs the animals could already be breeding in the state.
What Happens When Wildfire Smoke Meets Coronavirus? Here’s What Scientists Know
Months after fires stop blanketing Colorado in smoke this year, the people exposed could still have a higher-than-normal susceptibility to respiratory disease like the flu and COVID-19.
When Colorado’s Air Quality Commission Reconvenes To Talk Climate Change Policy, Some Of Its Most Vocal Advocates Won’t Be There
Gov. Jared Polis decided not to reappoint three of the commission’s most vocal advocates for reducing emissions. And a few of the new members have backgrounds related to the oil and gas industry.
As Colorado Plans To Tackle Climate Change, Advocates And Politicians Demand Racial Equity Be Included In The Process
One recent study found Black and Latino communities are exposed to far more air pollution than white neighborhoods in the U.S.
Ash From The Sky, A Sheen On The Creek And Now A Nasty Smell Adds To Suncor’s Year Of Unintended Emissions
A boiler at the oil and gas refinery had failed this week, causing a release of steam, flares and “emissions exceedances” — a euphemism that hinted at toxic air pollution.
Denver’s Done Culling Geese — For Now
Deputy Parks and Recreation Manager Scott Gilmore said the second season of goose removal had ended in city parks. The USDA wildlife biologists contracted by the city removed 517 birds from four locations.
What That Weld County Rodeo Means For Other Large Events In Colorado During A Pandemic
Big gatherings are still illegal as coronavirus continues to spread. Some places in the state just aren’t about to enforce the law.
Oil And Gas Industry Pulls 2020 Ballot Initiatives After Deal With Gov. Polis
Gov. Jared Polis says in an editorial that oil and gas groups have agreed to drop ballot initiatives on the 2020 ballot and legislators will pause further efforts to regulate the industry in order to allow for the full implementation of SB19-181
Why A Study On Housing and Climate Change Singles Out One Boulder County ZIP Code. (And Not In A Good Way)
The area, which stretches from Grand Lake to Allen’s Park, is home to some of the least climate-friendly households in the county.
