
A male wolf died during a capture and collaring operation in northwest Colorado
Out of the 25 wolves brought to Colorado, only 13 survive.

By Sam Brasch

Colorado power providers challenge Trump order blocking coal plant closure
A petition is asking the U.S. Department of Energy to allow Craig Unit 1, a power plant in Moffat County, to close.

By Sam Brasch

As the Trump administration targets NCAR, scientists rally to defend the ‘mothership’ of atmospheric research
A letter published by the National Science Foundation asks for ideas to dismantle the research hub. Scientists are responding en masse.

By Sam Brasch

Why a climate startup plans to inject liquid manure a mile deep in Weld County
By burying agricultural waste deep underground, Vaulted Deep, a carbon removal startup, promises to keep climate-warming emissions out of the atmosphere.

By Sam Brasch

Colorado won’t release wolves this winter after failing to find a new source population
After the Trump administration blocked plans to capture wolves in British Columbia, other states weren’t willing to offer their own carnivores.

By Sam Brasch

Colorado lawmakers brace for their biggest battle yet over AI data centers
The data center boom is coming for Colorado. Lawmakers are set to decide whether to incentivize it or guard against the potential impacts.

By Sam Brasch

To make EVs greener, Colorado lawmakers could require automakers to recycle big car batteries
A bill proposed at the opening of the 2026 legislative session would put carmakers in charge of keeping EV batteries out of landfills.

By Sam Brasch

Feds to reject a Colorado clean air plan because it aims to close coal-fired power plants
The upcoming decision marks the latest example of the Trump administration using its authority to buoy the state’s struggling coal industry.

By Sam Brasch

The Trump administration threatens to revoke Colorado’s authority to manage wolves
If successful, the move would effectively end the state’s voter-approved effort to restore the species.

By Sam Brasch

How a Colorado court decision could set back a push to label gas stoves like cigarettes
Without conclusive evidence linking gas stoves to health impact, the court concluded Colorado couldn’t enforce its first-in-the-nation law.

By Sam Brasch

Trump administration orders aging Colorado coal plant to stay open, one day before closing
The move continues the Trump administration’s support of coal, but drew a furious response from environmental groups and Colorado officials.


Listen: Denver isn’t even close to hitting its ambitious climate goals. Will it ever get on track?
Mayor Mike Johnston claims he’s sticking to Denver’s ambitious emissions targets. Critics worry his policies tell a different story.

By Sam Brasch

The White House promises to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research
Congressman Joe Neguse claims the move is retaliation for Colorado’s refusal to release former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.

By Sam Brasch

Bennet’s big climate plan for his race for Colorado governor? A statewide ‘cap-and-invest’ policy
Gov. Polis has pushed back against attempts to enact the market-based climate strategy.

By Sam Brasch

Have Colorado’s moose restoration efforts been too successful?
Around 3,500 moose now wander Colorado. The hungry herbivores are also threatening a once-wetland-rich valley in Rocky Mountain National Park.

By Sam Brasch

Long legal road ahead for Colorado’s first-in-the-nation gas stove labeling law
Judge partially dismisses lawsuit, though it may still proceed.

