A major fossil fuel group has a plan to sue Denver over its climate-minded building policies
The Mile High City is already facing one lawsuit against its standards to cut emissions from its largest buildings.
Boulder is one big step closer to putting Exxon and Suncor on trial for climate change
A Colorado judge rejected the companies’ attempt to dismiss the case, clearing a path for a lawsuit seeking damages for climate-related disasters.
Why Xcel Energy’s new clean heat plan could shift Colorado away from natural gas
In a win for environmental groups, the final clean heat plan emphasizes zero-carbon electricity instead of a proposal to cut emissions with cleaner forms of fossil fuels.
An upcoming lawsuit calls for an air pollution crackdown at Suncor Energy’s Commerce City refinery
The upcoming suit from environmental groups alleges state and federal regulators have failed to protect residents living near the facility.
One worker killed, four others hospitalized after toxic gas exposure at a sugar plant in Fort Morgan
The local sheriff’s office said the hydrogen sulfide exposure occurred at a wastewater treatment area near Western Sugar Cooperative’s sugar plant.
How a Boulder resident bought a used EV for less than $700
To meet its climate goals, Colorado is offering steep discounts to ensure that rich people aren’t the only ones buying electric vehicles.
Why Gov. Polis vetoed legislation to end state incentives for ‘advanced recycling’
Environmental advocates say the techniques are a false promise with serious pollution risks, but the governor warned the plan could stymie innovation.
How Colorado’s space weather forecasters predicted the recent solar storm
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder monitors the sun to protect the technology behind modern society.
Why Colorado is considering ending state incentives for “advanced recycling”
A proposal passed in the final days of the legislative session would block any state support for chemical recycling plants, but it’s not clear whether Gov. Polis will sign the measure.
The weather pattern behind Colorado’s high winds is also bringing the ozone layer to ground level
The state recommends vulnerable people or those with health conditions do fewer outdoor activities until later in the afternoon.
The deal behind Colorado’s oil and gas deal: No new drilling policies until 2028
If lawmakers approve the current legislation, the fossil fuel industry and mainstream environmental groups have informally agreed not to push any ballot measures or legislation targeting drilling for more than three years.
Gov. Polis announces major oil and gas truce in exchange for transit funding
The agreement centers on a new fee on drilling projects that would fund a large state investment in public transportation.
Lawmakers scale back legislation to limit local control over renewable energy projects
A group representing counties still opposes the legislation and worries it lays the groundwork for a state takeover of the process to consider new wind, solar and transmission projects.
An oil industry-backed measure just qualified for the November ballot. It could be the first of many
The proposed transparency initiative would require an economic impact statement printed above all future ballot initiatives.
Colorado’s EV discounts just got even better for Xcel Energy customers
A recent decision allows Colorado residents who meet specific income requirements to combine a $5,500 income-qualified discount with the Colorado EV tax credit.
Colorado’s oil and gas industry drops ballot measure to defend gas stoves and furnaces — for now
The decision is the latest development in Colorado’s oil and gas wars, which could balloon into a confusing November ballot.
