In Colorado’s booming EV market, Tesla is losing ground to the humble Nissan Leaf
A wave of cheaper models has helped drive sales of other electric vehicle models across the state. Now, Elon Musk’s foray into right-wing politics could be further damaging the brand.
Feb. 12, 2025: Where are we with wolves?
White settlers wiped out Colorado’s wolf population. In 2020, voters required them to be reintroduced. There are now 29 wolves here. Ranchers — worried about their livestock and livelihoods — must adapt. CPR Climate and Environment Reporter Sam Brasch hosts a discussion at Loveland’s Rialto Theater about the past, present, and future of wolf restoration.
Colorado Supreme Court considers whether Boulder’s climate lawsuit against Exxon and Suncor can proceed
Boulder’s lawsuit, like dozens around the country, seeks damages from fossil fuel companies to help pay for climate change-fueled disasters.
With half a billion dollars of federal funding for Colorado in limbo, top state officials demand answers
While the state’s attorney general has gone to court to get Colorado’s share of federal funds, three other leaders are trying to go to the source.
Trump puts up roadblocks to Colorado’s plan to build electric vehicle chargers along highways
The state was counting on a $5 billion federal program to help pay for more than 60 new fast chargers over the next two years.
Rep. Lauren Boebert wants wolves off the endangered species list. It won’t end Colorado’s wolf program
The Colorado congresswoman has reintroduced a plan to remove federal protections for gray wolves across the lower 48 states.
How a changing global climate policy could affect the U.S.
The U.S. will officially be out of the Paris climate agreement a year from now. That follows an executive order from the new presidential administration. What is the practical impact?
Trump orders fuel new uncertainty around Colorado climate and infrastructure projects. Here’s what we know
Hundreds of millions of federal dollars are now at risk as the administration orders pauses to projects across the state.
Colorado releases a second batch of wolves amid rising tensions with ranchers
A year after Colorado kicked off its historic wolf restoration program, the state has brought a second group of Canadian wolves to the Western Slope.
Colorado is releasing more wolves. Here’s what we know
The state officially kicked off its second capture and release operation last week.
Why this longtime Aspen ski executive thinks corporate sustainability is a scam
In “Terrible Beauty,” former sustainability director for Aspen’s ski resorts Auden Schendler pens an ode to all that climate change threatens.
Colorado wildlife officials won’t pause wolf reintroductions despite protests from ranchers
A petition asked Colorado Parks and Wildlife to hold off releasing more wolves until the state fully implements programs meant to protect livestock.
Colorado proposes plan to guide when it might kill wolves for preying on livestock
The proposal would help wildlife officials decide when to kill wolves suspected of repeatedly preying on livestock.
A wolf captured in Colorado died due to a gunshot wound
Colorado Park and Wildlife captured the animal last summer after it repeatedly preyed on livestock at a ranch near Kremmling.
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.
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.
