Colorado regulators out of patience with oil well cleanup K.P. Kauffman Co. says it will be in better financial condition if it sells northeastern Colorado wells to a company… January 23, 2023
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
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 a former teacher, the state representative has her eye set on changes to education January 13, 2023
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 report details growing total of weather and climate chaos biting deep into U.S. economy January 11, 2023
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 Colorado move further to the left on social and environmental issues January 9, 2023
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 Affordable housing, clean energy tax breaks also on the table January 4, 2023
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 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 Inflation Reduction Act will boost U.S. makers of solar panels, easing worries that Commerce Department tariffs will choke off building… December 27, 2022
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
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 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 burn or not to burn? Decomposing fire fuels are important natural habitats December 15, 2022
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’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 Environmental groups argue for swift changeover as regulators face a December decision on a clean air plan December 2, 2022
Bennet calls for ‘strong bipartisan vote’ in favor of Dolores River Canyon protection bill Proposed legislation rooted in ‘thoughtful compromise,’ senator says December 2, 2022
U.S. gives protections to rare Midwest bird as prairie suffers Prairie chicken’s range includes oil-rich Permian Basin November 21, 2022
Neighbors organize to halt Hesperus solar installation Company plans estimated 500,000 panels in southwest La Plata County, but residents worry about environmental impacts November 13, 2022
Colorado Parks and Wildlife funds countywide efforts to reduce human-bear conflict of Durango puts $60,000 toward expansion of secure trash containers November 1, 2022
