Missed out on federal EV rebates? Colorado plans to boost one key state-level incentive
Starting in November, a state program offering EV discounts in exchange for gas guzzlers will begin offering larger rebates.
Why Bill McKibben revived Sun Day — a solar celebration rooted in Colorado
The environmental author and veteran activist thinks solar offers a last-minute ray of hope amid the climate crisis.
Colorado sets new health standards for cancer-causing ‘air toxics’
The new benchmarks mark a major step to protect communities living with industrial pollution.
A new study finds eastern Colorado is drying faster than the Western Slope due to climate change
The split could leave the Front Range even more dependent on piping water across the continental divide.
In EV-crazed Colorado, drivers rush to dealerships before tax credits disappear
The federal EV tax credit is set to expire on Sept. 30, luring a surge of customers to dealerships in Colorado and across the country.
Colorado launches new building code designed to encourage efficient, all-electric homes
Critics, meanwhile, warn the regulations could make housing even less affordable across Colorado.
Colorado is the first state to require cigarette-style health warnings on gas stoves. It’s already facing a lawsuit
The new law went into effect on Wednesday.
Why Colorado Springs wants to delay closing its last coal plant
The CEO of the city’s utility says closing the power plant by 2030 would threaten power reliability and increase energy bills
Gov. Polis outlines plans to accelerate clean energy projects before federal tax credits disappear
“We want to show we’re open for business.”
Colorado suspends foothold traps after one kills a wolf rather than a coyote
A trade group representing the wool and lamb industry says the indefinite moratorium goes too far.
State plans to kill additional wolf due to continued cattle deaths
The Copper Creek Pack has preyed on eight cattle in Pitkin County since state wildlife managers released the pack last winter.
Cooler weather helps slow spread of Western Slope wildfires, including South Rim fire
Favorable weather helped crews gain ground, but the area remains packed with dry vegetation ready to fuel multiple wildfires.
Trump’s EPA moves to reject key portions of a Colorado plan to close coal-fired power plants
The proposed rejection doesn’t stop Colorado from enforcing the plan, but it signals the federal government no longer supports the state’s approach to combat air quality and climate change.
Dry weather continues to stoke fires in southwest Colorado
The Deer Creek fire that began in Utah has spread into Colorado.
South Rim Fire now over 4,000 acres with zero containment, Black Canyon of the Gunnison remains closed
A community meeting is scheduled Tuesday evening to provide further updates.
Turner Gulch fire now largest burning within Colorado after it quadruples in size
Afternoon thunderstorms on the Western Slope have fanned the flames with gusty winds. Meaningful rain isn’t expected until Friday.
