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An aerial photo of Aurora Reservoir.
Posted inEnergy

Neighbors’ last shot at stopping oil and gas drilling near Aurora Reservoir is to be declared “affected persons”

by Mark Jaffe 4:27 AM MDT on Jul 29, 20243:22 PM MDT on Jul 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun
logs stacked at a few points in a stream to help mimic dams
Posted inWater

Colorado water officials dream big, team up after feds drop $450 million for water projects

by Shannon Mullane 3:34 AM MDT on Jul 29, 20241:54 PM MDT on Jul 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun
A group of people sit outside a large wooden cabin having a gathering. Some are seated on chairs in the grass, while others stand on the porch. Scenic mountains are visible in the background.
Posted inColoradans

The Colorado community of Stagecoach is paradise to its residents. A luxury resort could turn it upside down.

by Kari Dequine Harden 4:15 AM MDT on Jul 28, 20245:33 PM MDT on Jul 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun
An oil drilling rig behind a concrete wall with sparse vegetation in the foreground under a cloudy sky.
Posted inWater

Can viruses help clean wastewater from fracking? It’s a “yes, but” from researchers.

by Shannon Mullane 4:03 AM MDT on Jul 25, 20248:11 AM MDT on Jul 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun
Posted inEnvironment

EPA grants $328 million for Colorado programs designed to slash greenhouse gas emissions

by Mark Jaffe 4:10 AM MDT on Jul 23, 20244:50 PM MDT on Jul 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun
A fenced-off photovoltaic array with solar panels under a cloudy sky. A red sign on the fence reads, "Photovoltaic Array. Danger High Voltage. No Trespassing. Authorized Personnel Only.
Posted inBusiness

Xcel Energy is unsure it can meet Colorado’s clean-energy goals at the cost it promised

by Mark Jaffe 4:24 AM MDT on Jul 18, 20248:49 AM MDT on Jul 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun
A mountain lion lounges in a tree
Posted inNews

Paralyzed mountain lion found in Colorado is first case of “staggering disease” in North America

by Michael Booth 3:59 AM MDT on Jul 18, 20248:14 AM MDT on Jul 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun
Two people walk along a tree-lined path in a lush green park, with an empty bench nearby.
Posted inClimate

Denver neighborhoods without trees can get 9 degrees hotter than the rest of the city

by Michael Booth 4:09 AM MDT on Jul 17, 20248:20 AM MDT on Jul 17, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun
Three people sit in a boat filled with fear while snow covers the banks
Posted inEnvironment

Invasive, fast-reproducing zebra mussels found in Colorado River near Grand Junction

by Michael Booth 4:08 AM MDT on Jul 17, 20248:49 AM MDT on Jul 17, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun
Posted inWater

Colorado River officials vote to explore water conservation “credits” to protect against worst drought years

by Shannon Mullane 4:05 AM MDT on Jul 17, 20247:00 AM MDT on Jul 17, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

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