Tag: Natural Disasters
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Red Flag Day expected for Spring Creek fire
Rain, hail and possible tornadoes on the eastern side of the Continental Divide were a stark contrast to the arid and gusty conditions threatening to reignite an already burning Spring Creek fire on the Western Slope near Parachute. Local and national authorities on the Spring Creek fire warned campers to be mindful of critical fire…
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Colorado State University awarded nearly $1M for research to protect public health during wildfires
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado State University has received a nearly $1 million federal grant that it will use to research how to better protect public health during wildfires, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday. The $992,464 grant will focus on research that will improve communication about air…
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High and Dry: Colorado in Drought — Scientists preparing for ‘chaotic weather’ future
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save HIGH AND DRY: THE SERIES The severe drought that swept through Colorado in 2020 could be a harbinger of what the future will hold. However, in the arid Southwest, it’s not the first time that such challenges have wrecked lives and livelihoods. In The Gazette’s…