Regional News Colorado debating bill that would allow local governments to regulate pesticides. Industry lobbyists are fighting it A bill in the state legislature would allow cities to make their own rules on the chemicals, but applicators hammer… April 11, 2024
Local News Well-known author to speak at Fort Lewis College environmental summit College to host inaugural climate summit on April 27 April 11, 2024
Local News Durango startup Farm to Summit lands 90-day deal with national grocery retailer says trial run could lead to more manufacturing jobs April 9, 2024
Regional News Colorado pumps $21 million into fast-charger expansion for electric vehicles EV sales slow, Colorado wants the new stations to serve as an answer to consumer ‘range anxiety’ April 7, 2024
Regional News How a former state Republican became one of Colorado’s biggest climate hawks Sen. Kevin Priola backed a drilling ban that many of his fellow Democrats couldn’t stomach April 2, 2024
Regional News Locals wary of plan to recycle Leadville’s mining waste Residents concerned plan to process historic mine waste could threaten Arkansas River, unearth town’s long-buried history March 31, 2024
Regional News Want to recycle your own water at home? A new proposal could make that easier in Colorado The receding shoreline of Blue Mesa Reservoir, near Gunnison, Colorado, shows signs of severe drought on July 16, 2021.Dean Krakel/Special… March 30, 2024
Local News City of Durango hopes to start a conversation around water use shows ‘exponential’ differences between highest and lowest users March 29, 2024
Regional News Colorado launches a $450 e-bike rebate for everyone. So why aren’t many bike shops participating? Program requires retailers to float costs of discounts for up to a year March 28, 2024
Local News Fort Lewis College receives grant from EPA for water testing solutions Program seeks to lower cost and time it takes to test for bacteria in samples March 27, 2024
Local News Last coal-fired engine departs Durango train station, marking end of an era Saturday was bittersweet for crews who sent No. 481 on its final ride before it’s converted for oil use March 27, 2024
Regional News How to get solar power for your Colorado home – even if your own roof won’t work your own roof won’t work or you live in an apartment, you can try a community option instead, experts say March 24, 2024
Local News First Superfund site on Navajo Nation to address uranium mining pollution Residents in Arizona community have suffered impacts of radiation exposure for decades March 15, 2024
Local News Escalante Middle School students educate community on anti-idling Durango School District implements new environmentally friendly policies March 10, 2024
Local News Durango native named new executive director of 4CORE Hill says her primary goal is to build organization’s workforce March 5, 2024
Regional News Climate change is erasing decades of air quality improvements. It’s also making Colorado’s air worse Seen from Red Rocks Ampitheatre, the sun rises over Denver and the Plains as smoke from western wildfires continues to… February 28, 2024
Local News Durango Police Department going green with hybrid trucks orders 14 vehicles in move toward a more environmentally friendly operation February 26, 2024
Regional News Mileage goals, pollution fines, drilling pauses: Colorado Democrats unveil ambitious package to cut ozone “pause” for oil and gas drilling, caps on driving miles, bigger fines for repeat offenders like Suncor are in the… February 24, 2024
Local News Durango to launch turf grass replacement program encouraging water conservation Colorado water board grants and Visit Durango to contribute to free landscaping consultations, rebates February 17, 2024
Regional News Bipartisan conservation poll shows increasing concern over environmental issues in Western States Rocky Mountain hazy layers in he late afternoon sun, seen looking west along Interstate 70 from Buffalo Herd Overlook, Sept.… February 16, 2024
Local News DurangoScape 2024 to focus on native plants and their benefits to region conference to host area speakers on March 16 February 7, 2024
Local News Colorado Parks and Wildlife carries out deer collaring with herd southwest of Durango collection contributes to understanding of migration patterns, mitigating human-wildlife impacts January 24, 2024
Regional News As the world ends the hottest year recorded, scientists say it’s getting harder to predict Colorado’s climate has received less snow than is typical for this time of year, a stark contrast to last winter December 31, 2023
Regional News A new tool designed to put environmental justice on the map in Colorado has faced a rocky rollout Researchers are working to understand the impact of noise pollution on wildlife, and how to reduce it, in places like… December 27, 2023