Remembering pioneering meteorologist Warren Washington, who advised presidents on climate change
Warren Washington advised six presidents on climate change. He also helped create one of the first computer models of Earth’s climate. He was only the second African American in the United States to earn a doctorate in meteorology. Washington died in October 2024 at his home in Denver. He was 88.
By Grace Hood
Some Colorado Voters Now See Racial Justice And Climate Justice As Intertwined Issues
As the country struggles with COVID-19 and a summer of protests, climate change continues to hold a place in the hearts of many voters.
By Grace Hood
University Of Colorado Taps Into Surging Outdoor Recreation Interest With New Degree
As young, mid and mature career professionals eye their next move in an economy shaken by COVID-19, the University of Colorado will soon have a new option: a masters of […]
By Grace Hood
The Hunt For Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Is Over. But For Seekers, The Conclusion Is Far From Satisfying
Fenn provided no details about where or how the treasure was found. Over the years, five people have died in the search, including Broomfield resident Randy Bilyeu.
By Grace Hood
A Look Inside Colorado’s Expensive And Stinky Underground Coal Mine Fire Problem
Underground fires can quickly turn into wildfires. That happened in South Canyon in 2002, when an estimated 29 homes were burned.
By Grace Hood
Denver Sees 5th Day Of Protests Over The Death Of George Floyd
“We will stand with you, and we will walk with you,” Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen told a crowd at Civic Center Park before joining the march to a park near the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
By Grace Hood
Colorado Joins Multi-State Lawsuit To Challenge Trump Fuel Economy Standards
Transportation is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado.
By Grace Hood
CU Boulder’s Fall Coronavirus Plan Starts On Campus, Goes Remote After Thanksgiving
The Road Map to Fall 2020 includes a campus-based rapid response team to test, monitor and isolate students who are positive for COVID-19.
By Grace Hood
Uncertainty Looms As CU System Prepares Budget For New Fiscal Year
While the CARES Act gave Colorado universities some clarity, it’s unclear exactly how much of that money can be used to backfill the budget shortfall.
By Grace Hood
CU Regents Approve 0% Tuition Increase, But Hike Student Fees On Some Campuses
The one exception will be a 3 percent tuition hike for non-resident undergraduate nursing students.
By Grace Hood
Xcel Wants To Invest $102 Million Into Colorado’s Electric Vehicle Future
That includes a lot more charging stations for homes, apartment buildings and office buildings, but also a program to electrify school buses.
By Grace Hood
From Solo Trailhead Cleanup To Virtual Film Screenings, Groups Honor Colorado Public Lands Day Under COVID-19
Colorado Public Lands Day won’t have any big festivals or public speeches by politicians or other noteworthy guests Saturday.
By Grace Hood
College Grads Navigate The Strange And Scary Job World Created By Coronavirus
The bad news for college grads is that jobs like restaurant or hotel work aren’t something to fall back on due to public health closures.
By Grace Hood
Animal Adoptions Go Virtual As Colorado Shelters Open Under Safer-At-Home
Colorado’s stay-at-home order prompted some shelters like Boulder Humane to temporarily close. Now, they’re open they’re using a hybrid virtual and in-person meet model for animal adoptions.
By Grace Hood
Pueblo Voters Reject Ballot Issue Aimed At Forming Municipal Utility
Pueblo voters have a big decision to make today: Whether to break away from the investor-owned utility Black Hills Energy, and form a separate electrical utility.
By Grace Hood