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Many Colorado HOAs have rules that make homes more vulnerable to wildfires. New legislation could block those.
Some HOAs and neighborhoods in Colorado have bylaws that mandate homes are built with materials that can easily ignite and spread fire to other homes.
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By Joe Wertz
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Colorado’s new youth advisor to the EPA says climate change isn’t just a future issue – it’s having an impact on the present
Gabriel Nagel hopes to encourage more young people to get involved in the fight against climate change
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Forest Service withdraws permit for Uinta rail project that would send crude oil through Colorado
If completed, the rail route would link with freight lines that run alongside the Colorado River and cross delicate ecosystems.
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By Joe Wertz
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The polar vortex is blasting Colorado with dangerously cold arctic air and snow. What you need to know
The supercooled air and heavy snow closed roads, canceled flights and impacted life around Colorado.
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Nation and region’s climate worsening, but can still be improved, says new federal assessment
The report describes a country that is facing serious environmental impacts, while remaining capable of drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the effects of a warmer world.
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By Joe Wertz
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What the impending government shutdown means for Coloradans
From National Parks to federal workers, if Congress fails to fund the government by this weekend, a shutdown could have wide ranging impacts in Colorado.
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Strange lights in the sky reported by pilots around eastern Colorado on Thursday
‘They all disappear after about 15 seconds.’
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By Joe Wertz
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Colorado’s summer monsoon season is finally here. It could lead to major flooding across the state
Heavy rains are expected to start Monday and linger across Colorado through Wednesday.
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By Joe Wertz
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Xcel Energy tells shareholders Marshall fire lawsuits could seriously hurt its finances
The CEO of Colorado’s largest utility continues to dispute its powerlines ignited the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history.
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Colorado wildfires: Evacuations remain as crews battle wildfire north of Gunnison
Lighting sparked a wildfire Wednesday afternoon, which quickly grew to 720 acres in size, fire officials said.
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Residents allowed to return after wildfire near Florissant forces evacuations
Emergency crews in Teller County are evacuating residents southeast of Florissant in the Palmer Village subdivision due to a wildfire burning near Manchester Place.
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How might we save the Colorado River?
From desalinating seawater to ripping out grass and changing crops, here are some of the boldest and most crucial ideas.
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Colorado wildfires: Spring Creek fire along I-70 in Garfield County burning over 2,500 acres
The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit said Monday night’s high winds and the area’s heavy fuels allowed the fire to grow rapidly.
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El Niño has officially started. Here’s what it could mean for Colorado
Climate researchers at NOAA are confident the warm El Niño phase will continue through the summer and fall and last through March 2024.
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By Joe Wertz
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Authorities say power lines, earlier trash fire combined to cause Colorado’s massive Marshall blaze
Officials found that the fire was sparked by power lines and an earlier trash fire.
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A thicker wave of wildfire smoke from Canada is blowing into Colorado
Weather patterns mean smoke and haze could stick around most of Monday.
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