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When It Comes To Colorado Weather, 2019 Was A Tale Of Extremes
Colorado went from the hottest September on record to the fourth coldest October on record in 2019.
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By Grace Hood
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As A Boulder County Oil And Gas Moratorium Ticks Down, Environmental Groups Call For A Full Fracking Ban
The county’s moratorium on oil and gas development expires March 2020.
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By Grace Hood
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A Lot Happened In Environment And Energy News This Year. Here Are The 4 Stories You Need To Know
Whether it was policy from the state legislature or cheap solar and wind prices, the Centennial State saw dramatic changes.
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By Grace Hood
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You’ve Got Perfect Trail Etiquette, But How About Your Dog? Rangers Penned Hundreds Of Tickets In 2019 For Poor Pooch Protocol
Out-of-control dogs were the most heavily ticketed item by rangers along the Front Range’s popular outdoor recreation spots.
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By Grace Hood
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Rural Utilities Want Their Own Piece Of Colorado’s Low-Carbon Future. That Could Mean Breaking Up Big Power Providers
Utilities are parting ways with fossil fuel-heavy power providers in pursuit of cheaper electricity bills and more renewable energy.
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By Grace Hood
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Colorado’s Home To Cutting-Edge Methane Scientists And Tech. Why Doesn’t The State Use Them?
Colorado is both leading — and lagging — when it comes to air monitoring for methane.
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By Grace Hood
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We Found Out That Colorado’s Methane Measurements Are Off. Here Are 5 Reasons Why That Matters
No. 1: If you care about climate change, you should care about methane.
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By Grace Hood
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Colorado Talks A Mean Game On Methane. Bad Data, No Best Practices Say Otherwise
A CPR News investigation found that the state’s air methane monitoring system is ill-equipped to verify their success story.
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By Grace Hood
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Patagonia Launches Pop-Up Store To Sell Used Clothing In Boulder
Get that fancy puffer coat you’ve been eyeing for a cheaper price secondhand.
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By Grace Hood
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2 Rural Colorado Utilities Take Tri-State Complaints To State Regulators
Two rural Colorado energy cooperatives want state regulators to step in over disagreements they have with power provider Tri-State Generation and Transmission.
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By Grace Hood
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Underground Coal Seams Can Spontaneously Combust And Burn For Decades. Here’s How Officials Keep Colorado’s 38 Fires Under Control
Tending to a below-ground fire is unlike fighting ones above ground.
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By Grace Hood
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Everything You Need To Know About Colorado’s New Health Study On Oil And Gas
Colorado’s long-awaited and newly released 380-page report on the health impacts of oil and gas operations confirmed what many Colorado residents who live near the sites have suspected for years: […]
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Cooperative Weather Lends A Hand, Larimer County’s Elk Fire Now 80% Contained
The fire, including the original prescribed burn, covers about 620 acres.
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By Grace Hood
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Vail Wants To Cut Its Carbon Emissions To Zero — But It’s A Long Road
Last year, its emissions grew and it spend millions on energy efficiency.
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By Grace Hood
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Colorado’s Crowded Trails Mean Crowded Parking Lots. JeffCo Thinks It Has A Fix
Colorado’s population has grown 14 percent since 2010, and many of the transplants are in pursuit of the state’s breathtaking views and trails.
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By Grace Hood