
The Marshall fire spared his house. A new study finds dangerous air pollution lingered indoors for weeks
The research suggests that residents should consider additional precautions before returning to a smoke-damaged home.

By Sam Brasch

Colorado suspends water testing after accusing another chemist of data manipulation
State health officials say two veteran state chemists failed to follow proper water quality procedures, but it doesn’t appear anyone’s drinking water is currently unsafe.

By Sam Brasch

Rain possible on the Front Range this week, but a white Christmas is a ‘sure bet’ in Colorado’s mountains
Even if metro Denver gets precipitation, it won’t be a meaningful break from the region’s recent dry weather.

By Sam Brasch

Yes, Denver successfully cut its goose population by feeding families in need
In 2019, the city’s culling plan kicked off months of controversy, but its year-round goose population hasn’t recovered since then.

By Sam Brasch

Gov. Polis expects Colorado’s EV boom will continue, even if federal support slows
Colorado is a national bright spot for electric vehicle adoption, but federal support that’s buoyed the EV market could dry up under President-elect Donald Trump.

By Sam Brasch

Investigators haven’t found a motive for falsified environmental data filed at hundreds of oil and gas sites
A new map shows 344 sites affected by two consulting confirms accused of falsifying soil and water data on official clean-up forms.

By Sam Brasch

Sorry, California – Gov. Polis claims Colorado is now the top state for EV adoption
The latest surge in electric vehicle adoption comes amid what’s likely a peak of incentives available to Colorado residents.

By Sam Brasch

Xcel Energy wants to charge more for electricity later in the evening
The utility would extend its most expensive time-of-use rate from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the summer and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter.

By Sam Brasch

Wildlife advocates are offering a $50,000 bounty to help catch wolf poachers
The reward follows new evidence suggesting someone shot at one of Colorado’s reintroduced wolves.

By Sam Brasch

Regulators accuse two consulting firms of falsifying environmental data from hundreds of oil and gas sites
An initial investigation revealed no immediate threat to public health, but the companies could face criminal charges.

By Sam Brasch

Lawsuit alleges toxic gas killed a contract worker at Suncor Energy’s refinery in Commerce City
The complaint has led environmental justice advocates to demand state health regulators close Colorado’s only oil and gas refinery.

By Sam Brasch

Xcel Energy slams the brakes on its EV discounts, frustrating low-income car buyers
Colorado’s biggest utility is officially out of funding to help low-income customers buy electric cars.

By Sam Brasch

Why now might be the best time to buy an EV in Colorado
The state EV tax credit shrinks next year. The federal tax credit might go away altogether. And dealers are offering mind-boggling discounts in the meantime.

By Sam Brasch

Colorado still has a middling recycling rate, but residents are wasting less overall
The latest annual recycling report shows Colorado is sending less garbage to landfills, compost and recycling facilities.

By Sam Brasch

State Sen. Chris Hansen will leave the legislature to lead the La Plata Electrical Association
The utility announced the decision a week after one of the legislature’s loudest voices on climate change won another four-year term.


By fixing a data error, Colorado inches closer to meeting its climate goals
The state is set to fall short of climate benchmarks for 2025 and 2030, but it’s closer to reaching the goals than previously estimated.

By Sam Brasch