Environment
Deep mountain snow raised Lake Mead, Lake Powell water lines. But for the first time, supply cuts loom downstream.
The Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan inked this spring is triggering “a new era” of mandatory cuts for Arizona and Nevada
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The fierce debate over Colorado’s new zero-emissions rules includes auto dealers who are meeting future standard
By Tamara Chuang Transportation Primary category in which blog post is published
Aurora spent $34 million on water from a toxic mine. It’s not as crazy as it sounds.
By Jason Blevins Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Activists are trying to reinstate Longmont’s fracking ban, arguing its now legal under new Colorado law
By The Associated Press Energy Primary category in which blog post is published
Farmers are turning to tech as the Colorado River faces increasing distress and water wars come down to the drop
By The Associated Press Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Sage grouse numbers decline in Idaho since decision not to make birds an endangered species
It's not yet clear whether the three-year decline is part of a cyclical pattern or indicative of a more serious issue
A tiny garden in Boulder is showing signs of stress from smog. The scientist behind it is thrilled.
Four types of plants growing near the entrance to NCAR are part of a nationwide network of gardens where citizen scientists and climate researchers collect data about the impact of ground-level ozone
Denver, northern Colorado fall short on EPA clean air rules
The move was expected after Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said in March the state wouldn't ask for an exemption based on pollution drifting into Colorado from China and elsewhere
The Palisade Plunge (and its 6,000-foot descent) will be one of Colorado’s crown jewels
A diverse group of partners has worked for more than a decade to create a 34-mile trail that is destined to be one of the top mountain bike destinations in the country
Could Colorado see the return of grizzlies, wolves and wild bison? Here’s how Montanans coexist with them.
Up north, grizzlies are roaming in places they haven’t been in decades and there are enough wolves that hunters are allowed to shoot five apiece
Can rangeland apprenticeships stem the exodus of Colorado ranchers and keep America fed?
The average American farmer is 58 years old. Many inherited their generations-old operations from parents and grandparents, but now find they don't have anyone who wants to take over.
Colorado is quickly becoming a patchwork of oil and gas rules after a major law change
Boulder County wants to enact tougher regulations. Weld County wants to make it easier to drill. And the state is scrambling to keep up.
Federal prosecutors say they can’t find files on investigation into Rocky Flats nuclear arms plant
The files have remained secret since the investigation ended with criminal charges in 1992
Automakers and state agree on ZEV alternative to get electric vehicles to Colorado faster
Zero emission vehicle mandate still being considered, but this unusual consensus means most automakers now support adoption of controversial standard
