Environment

“They can’t find the insects that they normally eat as easily in the natural areas, so what do they do? They turn to our urban areas.”

Superior Farms was penalized by the EPA as a ballot initiative seeks to ban such slaughterhouses from Denver.

The plan to irrigate 120,000 acres of farmland dried up, but the project created 71 miles of trail in a metro area thirsty for outdoor opportunities.

Heat waves and drought risk have been increasing in North America, with rising global temperatures leaving dry landscapes and forests primed to burn.

In the last five years, the fund has generated over $267 million for the city park system.

“Every time I saw a big black plume of smoke, I just thought, ‘That’s my house.’ It was very, very surreal.”

As wildfires burn across the Front Range, here is an updated map of Colorado blazes this summer.

Colorado is suffering through another long, hot summer that’s burning through memories.

Despite airborne firefighting efforts, the Quarry fire remained at 0 percent containment Thursday morning.

When smoke is in the air, doctors urge people to stay indoors. But what happens to trees and other plants that can’t escape?

Across the state, wildlife-vehicle collisions are estimated to cost $80 million a year.

“Anyone that’s paying attention, I think would realize that this program is not a success.”

Environmental groups are pleased that the plan doesn’t rely on certified natural gas and hydrogen, with rebates coming for electric heat pumps.

The plaintiffs have documented over 9,000 violations of emissions requirements over the last five years.

After falling from 2nd place in 2020 to 99th (ow!) last year, the Mile High City now ranks 40th best.

Only 12,000 people have received bins since the program started in January, and Denver City Council wants to know why.

High scores in eco-friendly building policy and electronic vehicle charging helped Denver move up in the national ranking.

Allergies are hitting harder and lasting longer as higher temperatures allow pollen and weeds to flourish.

Get a glimpse inside the eye-catching, sustainably built hotel by Civic Center Park designed to look like an aspen tree.

It’s too late to get your own tree this time, but Denver-area residents can join a list for future planting events.

High winds and drought could contribute to big fires in the state, and officials emphasize that everyone should be prepared.

In 2018, Terumo BCT was identified by the EPA as a source of increased cancer risk to nearby residents.