Environment

Why the ground under Colorado solar panels is ripe for growing food

Why the ground under Colorado solar panels is ripe for growing food

A Republican lawmaker joins Democrat-led push for solar agriculture

January 23, 2023

Durango receives two feet of snow in three days

Durango receives two feet of snow in three days

close schools, boost snowpack across Southwest Colorado; more expected next week

January 17, 2023

More “forever chemicals” found in Colorado and U.S. freshwater fish, study warns

More “forever chemicals” found in Colorado and U.S. freshwater fish, study warns

PFAS levels in locally caught fish are “staggeringly high” according to the Environmental Working Group researchers Fountain Creek splits around…

January 17, 2023

Barbara McLachlan outlines potential legislation in 2023

Barbara McLachlan outlines potential legislation in 2023

a former teacher, the state representative has her eye set on changes to education

January 13, 2023

New Mexico lawmakers aim to attract hydrogen investments

New Mexico lawmakers aim to attract hydrogen investments

Legislators search for new sources of employment as state reels from the recent retirement of coal-fired power plants

January 12, 2023

Experts brace for what the 2023 snow season holds in store

Experts brace for what the 2023 snow season holds in store

Precipitation and snowpack are above average, but meteorologists are cautiously optimistic about predictions

January 12, 2023

Billion-dollar climate disasters rise with drought in Colorado, the American West

Billion-dollar climate disasters rise with drought in Colorado, the American West

report details growing total of weather and climate chaos biting deep into U.S. economy

January 11, 2023

Are Durango shoppers adjusting to reusable bags?

Are Durango shoppers adjusting to reusable bags?

Residents offer tips, suggestions for remembering sacks and keeping them clean

January 10, 2023

Avian flu wreaks more havoc in Colorado egg layers and wild birds

Avian flu wreaks more havoc in Colorado egg layers and wild birds

Worst-ever outbreak leads to slaughter of 6 million-plus chickens and has killed enough eagles and other raptors to raise wildlife…

January 9, 2023

With historic control, Democratic state lawmakers have gun reform and climate change top of mind this session

With historic control, Democratic state lawmakers have gun reform and climate change top of mind this session

Colorado move further to the left on social and environmental issues

January 9, 2023

What was the social impact of Gold King?

What was the social impact of Gold King?

Environmentally, the spill was negligible. But seeing a mustard-yellow river spurred action to clean up mines

January 8, 2023

Remaining Colorado COVID-19 testing sites to be closed

Remaining Colorado COVID-19 testing sites to be closed

Alternative options are being offered at low or no cost

January 7, 2023

Here are all the new EV and e-bike tax credits heading Colorado’s way

Here are all the new EV and e-bike tax credits heading Colorado’s way

relaunches e-bike vouchers; Polis proposes new car-buying credits to promote clean electrification

January 6, 2023

Gov. Polis submits budget amendment, seeks money for property tax relief

Gov. Polis submits budget amendment, seeks money for property tax relief

Affordable housing, clean energy tax breaks also on the table

January 4, 2023

Colorado may create last-resort wildfire insurance as risk climbs

Colorado may create last-resort wildfire insurance as risk climbs

Colorado homeowners are telling state regulators and lawmakers that they can’t secure coverage for their homes because of rising wildfire…

December 30, 2022

This Colorado scientist fled the Marshall fire, then returned to study how it happened

This Colorado scientist fled the Marshall fire, then returned to study how it happened

2021, the devastating Marshall fire showed wildfire can strike Colorado in almost any place or season. Scientists now hope to…

December 29, 2022

Colorado solar industry says federal investment lowers tariff threat

Colorado solar industry says federal investment lowers tariff threat

Inflation Reduction Act will boost U.S. makers of solar panels, easing worries that Commerce Department tariffs will choke off building…

December 27, 2022

Durango-La Plata Airport to upgrade sewage treatment system

Durango-La Plata Airport to upgrade sewage treatment system

several periods of noncompliance, plans underway for new system

December 24, 2022

Colorado shoppers will be charged 10 cents per plastic and paper bag starting Jan. 1

Colorado shoppers will be charged 10 cents per plastic and paper bag starting Jan. 1

in federal or state food assistance programs don’t pay fees as long as they can prove enrollment in one of…

December 22, 2022

New Mexico seeks tougher provisions for U.S. nuclear dump

New Mexico seeks tougher provisions for U.S. nuclear dump

A worker drives a cart through a tunnel inside the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant No. 2, 150-feet below the surface…

December 21, 2022

The rock-hurling spat that could upend Colorado’s river access rules

The rock-hurling spat that could upend Colorado’s river access rules

Colorado Supreme Court wades into lawsuit arguing Colorado rivers are public property

December 16, 2022

Baa-humbug: Dreading post-Christmas tree removal? Durangoats can help

Baa-humbug: Dreading post-Christmas tree removal? Durangoats can help

spruces, firs and pines have a role in regenerating the Southwest

December 16, 2022

Snow presents window to burn old slash piles at Dalla Mountain Park

Snow presents window to burn old slash piles at Dalla Mountain Park

burn or not to burn? Decomposing fire fuels are important natural habitats

December 15, 2022

Judge rules Polis administration illegally delaying decision on coal mine permit

Judge rules Polis administration illegally delaying decision on coal mine permit

Patrick of the Gunnison County District Court wrote that the APCD violated state laws in missing deadline to make a…

December 15, 2022

Celebrating Conservation Gains

Celebrating Conservation Gains

Clearer skies, reduced emissions part of conservation gains

December 14, 2022

There’s a crappy situation in Colorado’s backcountry: too many pooping hikers

There’s a crappy situation in Colorado’s backcountry: too many pooping hikers

Outdoor recreation groups hope handing out waste-disposal kits will cut down on the problem piling up on Colorado’s public lands

December 14, 2022

Colorado requires drillers assess impacts of wells. Does it matter?

Colorado requires drillers assess impacts of wells. Does it matter?

Environmental groups want regulators to toughen rules, consider impacts of increased drilling activity

December 9, 2022

Colorado wants to get more e-bikes into low-income communities

Colorado wants to get more e-bikes into low-income communities

state plans to launch $10 million rebate program next spring

December 6, 2022

Colorado’s soil moisture is better than in recent years. But that’s not saying much

Colorado’s soil moisture is better than in recent years. But that’s not saying much

Relationship between dry soil conditions in the fall and spring runoff has gained more attention

December 2, 2022

To weed whack Colorado’s ozone problems, environmentalists urge switch to electric lawn equipment

To weed whack Colorado’s ozone problems, environmentalists urge switch to electric lawn equipment

Environmental groups argue for swift changeover as regulators face a December decision on a clean air plan

December 2, 2022