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By fixing a data error, Colorado inches closer to meeting its climate goals

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How the first ‘carbon-positive’ hotel in the U.S. is handling a dead tree problem

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Xcel Energy’s plan to replace state’s biggest coal plant could start with renewables and gas — and maybe end with nuclear

By Ishan Thakore and Dan Boyce

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Colorado scientists developed a laser to measure cow burps

Denver has a new climate boss. Here’s her plan for an electrified and sustainable city — and how she’s cutting her own carbon footprint

By Ryan Warner and Molly Cruse

Biochar Carbon Sink

Colorado ponders storing carbon in defunct oil and gas wells

By The Associated Press

CU Boulder researchers are creating a new tool that will help us better understand climate change

By Veronica Penney

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Government and Politics

In dual quest to reduce housing costs and lower climate emissions, Gov. Jared Polis eyes shift away from sprawl and toward density

By Nathaniel Minor

Why Colorado approved an ozone plan it doesn’t expect to work

Colorado’s updated EV plan boosts incentives but avoids California-style ban on gas vehicles

By Nathaniel Minor

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Xcel customers may be on the hook for $123 million after coal shipments come up short

By Miguel Otárola

As CU Boulder hosts climate activists from across the world, some students protest its financial ties to fossil fuels

By Miguel Otárola

Environmental advocates say it’s past time to limit gas-powered lawn equipment in Colorado

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Colorado wants to make its big buildings more efficient — but first it needs their energy data

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Cañon City voted to break up with its power provider. Two years later, they’re still together

By Miguel Otárola

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Rangely is surrounded by a coal mine and more than 1,000 oil wells. What will happen to it when we stop burning fossil fuels?

By Miguel Otárola

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Boulder voters will decide on a new climate tax this November

By Miguel Otárola

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Metro Denver set to drop I-25 and C-470 expansions as planners shape climate-minded transportation future

By Nathaniel Minor

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