Environment
The closure of Colorado coal-fired powerplants is freeing up water for thirsty cities
Large electricity generators use lots of water to cool their coal-fired plants. As those units shut down, expect to see battles heat up over how the massive amounts of water can be repurposed.
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Colorado scrutinizes oil and gas tax breaks as severance taxes drop and the state budget gets tight
By Brian Eason Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado counties sue state over new air-quality regulations
By The Associated Press Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Wyoming looks to buy millions of acres of mineral rights, including in Colorado and Utah
By The Salt Lake Tribune Energy Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado lawmakers wanted to tackle the state’s PFAS problem. They are taking more of a baby step.
A bill to regulate harmful “forever chemicals” that contaminate groundwater was chopped in half during its first public hearing
Auto dealers, electric-vehicle startups reach compromise to allow Colorado direct-to-consumer sales
Senate Bill 167 would clarify which automakers are allowed to sell electric vehicles without a dealership, after Tesla found a loophole
As more electric vehicles are on the way, Colorado’s tax incentives begin to wind down
Data shows fewer new EV buyers took advantage of state’s $5,000 tax credits, which drop to $2,500 next year.
Watchdog faults Bureau of Land Management for sending jobs to Colorado, the West
The transfers are part of the Trump administration’s decision to create a new national headquarters for the BLM in Grand Junction
Suncor oil refinery agrees to $9 million settlement with Colorado for air quality violations in Commerce City
The deal with Colorado’s health department includes $2.6 million in projects to improve environment and health in the adjacent neighborhoods most affected by violations, including Globeville and Elyria-Swansea
In a win for public lands — and Cory Gardner — Trump vows to fully fund Land and Water Conservation Fund
The LWCF would get $900 million annually under legislation now supported by the president. Gardner will likely use the measure to bolster his 2020 reelection campaign platform and fend off critics.
Trump administration argues resuming coal sales from public lands has little greenhouse gas impact
Critics accused the administration of producing a flawed analysis of the federal coal program that ignores its broader impacts
Most used wind turbine blades end up in landfills. Colorado is part of the push to make the industry greener.
Wind energy industry leaders don't like the optics — even if the old blades don't pose environmental harm — and Colorado could see a new generation of recyclable, repairable blades
To bridge the cultures of Mexico’s border region and a neglected Colorado neighborhood, just add water
Denver and its Mexican sister city hope to revitalize the Sun Valley neighborhood and Colorado River Delta with eco-parks despite water scarcity
