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Posted inEnvironment

Cemex fined $357K for Boulder County air pollution violations, faces more probes

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Sep 12, 20236:06 PM MDT on Sep 11, 2023

State inspectors cited a litany of violations in settling with the Lyons plant, while activists continue fighting pollution and alleged land use infractions

Posted inBusiness

Residential development in Erie, Longmont stalled after wells plugged decades ago start leaking oil and gas

by Mark Jaffe 4:10 AM MDT on Aug 28, 20238:59 PM MDT on Aug 28, 2023

One orphaned well was added to Colorado regulators’ long list of projects, and another may be joining it. Both may have to wait in line.

Posted inEquity

Father sues Lafayette for not providing indoor shelter for homeless people like him and his son

by Robert Davis 3:43 AM MDT on Aug 9, 20239:13 AM MDT on Aug 10, 2023

Civil rights lawyers say a critical mass of claims filed in Colorado cities could force a decision about whether homeless people can be moved from campsites when no other shelter exists

Posted inMarshall Fire

More than 150 insurance companies sue Xcel, citing negligence over start of Marshall fire

by Olivia Prentzel 2:40 PM MDT on Jul 11, 20233:31 PM MDT on Jul 11, 2023

Another lawsuit, filed Monday by the law firm that successfully sued PG&E after the deadly Camp fire in California, claims the utility company was aware of high fire risk Dec. 30

Posted inSunLit Interviews

Finn Murphy watched a hemp boom go bust, then told his own story

by The Colorado Sun 2:10 AM MDT on Jun 18, 20231:21 PM MDT on Jun 7, 2023

Author Finn Murphy’s new book, “Rocky Mountain High,” offers unvarnished, tragi-comic tales from a Boulder County hemp business failure.

Posted inMarshall Fire

Marshall fire was caused by reignited burn on residential property, Xcel Energy power line, Boulder County authorities say 

by Olivia Prentzel 10:23 AM MDT on Jun 8, 20236:10 PM MDT on Jun 11, 2023

No evidence of a crime as authorities disclose cause and origin of the Marshall fire on Thursday, capping a 17-month probe into December 2021 wildfire that killed two people, destroyed more than 1,000 homes and businesses

Posted inOutdoors

Boulder Valley Velodrome resurrected by team of cycling investors

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MDT on Apr 21, 20233:16 PM MDT on Apr 21, 2023

The dormant 250-meter outdoor track in Erie will be revived as a nonprofit community gathering place and high-altitude training destination for track cyclists

Posted inHealth

Need for mental health providers has grown more urgent in the year since Marshall fire

by Claire Cleveland 3:28 AM MDT on Apr 19, 20236:32 AM MDT on Apr 20, 2023

A philanthropy-funded program to provide free mental health support for fire survivors has served hundreds of people but has bumped up against a provider shortage. “We are struggling.”

A person holds charcoal
Posted inEnvironment

Will a Colorado biochar company lock up enough carbon to help the planet? 

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Apr 7, 202310:23 PM MDT on Apr 8, 2023

Biochar Now explains how smoldering wood into charcoal might take a small bite from climate change

Posted inBusiness

COVID pushed Colorado nonprofits to their limits. Leaders stuck around, committed to the mission, not the money.

by Monte Whaley 4:20 AM MST on Mar 2, 20231:06 PM MST on Mar 2, 2023

As the next wave of economic challenges lines up, top managers say they’d rather fight to help clients than jump on the corporate track

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