Environment

Polis administration awards $30 million for local climate policy projects
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Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Energy Office announced $30 million in grants Thursday to 18 local and tribal governments for projects to reduce emissions,...

The Denver Gazette's municipal water provider map
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Colorado just experienced one of the worst winters in recent memory. Historically low snowpack has contributed to a more limited surface water supply throughout the...

Rep. Jeff Crank thinks Democrats are too focused on Trump, not enough on Colorado Springs | Vince Bzdek
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For U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, who’s unopposed in the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District but the main target of both candidates in the...

JeffCo fire agencies use tech, mitigation efforts to fight growing wildfire danger
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While Colorado may have seen a warm winter with historically low snowpack and drought, bringing with it the possibility of an increased danger for wildfires,...
Jefferson County adopts new wildfire code effective July 1
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Denver tornado sirens mistakenly activated due to 'human error'
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Proposal seeks to balance emissions goals with blackout risks in Colorado
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A tale of two debates | Vince Bzdek
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Xcel summer time-of-use rates begin, officials urge load shifting
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Polis declares statewide drought emergency
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Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday declared a statewide drought emergency, citing the record-low snowpack and prolonged warmer temperatures across Colorado. He also activated the next...

Behind Lake Powell's low water levels, a canyon is coming back to life
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The Colorado River Basin is often described in terms of crisis — drought, warmer climate and failed water-sharing talks. Yet beneath Lake Powell’s retreating shoreline,...

First 2026 Colorado case of West Nile Virus in a human reported in Jefferson County
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The first case of West Nile virus in Colorado in 2026 has been reported in Jefferson County. Jefferson County public health officials announced on Tuesday...

Judge blocks federal retaliation against Boulder climate agency
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A federal judge in Colorado has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to transfer control of a climate research supercomputer, ruling the move likely violated federal...
RTD rider satisfaction rises, but overall transit use stagnates
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Dog walker attacked, seriously injured by moose in Winter Park
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Tapped: As fire risk climbs, Colorado faces threat to drinking water
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Tapped: Douglas County looks to diversify water supply as population grows
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Tapped: Sterling Ranch plans to harvest rainwater
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Tapped: Is water a problem for data centers in Colorado?
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Tapped: Parker makes strides toward renewable water supply
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Editor's Note: The Denver metro region sits at the center of one of the American West’s most complex and consequential water challenges. This series examines...

Tapped: Golden tightens water rules as Clear Creek snowpack falters
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Editor's note: The Denver metro region sits at the center of one of the American West’s most complex and consequential water challenges. This series examines...

Tapped: Denver residents face hotter, costlier summer under new drought rules
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Editor's note: The Denver metro region sits at the center of one of the American West’s most complex and consequential water challenges. This series examines...

Tapped: As snowpack levels shrink, Jefferson County cities take divergent paths on water
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Editor's note: The Denver metro region sits at the center of one of the American West’s most complex and consequential water challenges. This series examines...
Tapped: With growth tapped out, Highlands Ranch turns to cutting demand
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Tapped: Castle Pines upgrading water treatment capacity for future need
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Tapped: Colorado River overallocation collides with record drought conditions
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Tapped: Aurora cracks down on water use as reservoirs fall, runoff shrinks
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Tapped: Castle Rock working to reduce per-capita water use
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Bustang from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park resumes service Saturday
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Colorado lawmakers kill both major data center bills
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