Environment

Colorado Governor Jared Polis wants us to be kind to miller moths.

Jared Polis just vetoed a bill passed during the 2023 Colorado Legislative session requiring a federal plan for wolf reintroduction.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has finalized its plan to begin reintroducing wolves in the state by December 2023.

If the Biden administration is serious about being a global leader in climate action, we need to strengthen the EPA’s proposal and move quickly to finalize this methane rule.

The City of Denver worked with the National Renewable Energy Lab to bring SolarAPP+ to its permitting system, saving thirty days in most cases.

The Keenesburg sanctuary has saved animals from Tiger King and the Puerto Rico zoo, and now it’s focusing on mustangs.

The controversial refinery has existed for longer than the town itself – and activists are ready to put an end to a decades-long history of pollution.

Because of interest in its Centerra South development, MRG – the McWhinney-owned entity overseeing two fracking pads in Loveland – withdrew one permit.

Another chance to howl! U.S. Fish and Wildlife accepting comments on a proposed change to the endangered designation

Teal Lehto, westernwatergirl on TikTok, candidly informs viewers about water issues in the West because she knows social media can create change.

Jefferson County is cutting down trees to prevent fires, but some advocates and scientists are hot on research that shows there are better ways.

Under the bill, which targets “minor sources” of ozone, state agencies would have to consider the cumulative impacts of their operations.

Colorado Mountain Mamas and CoPIRG used an art installation to bring attention to ozone issues at the state capitol.

The 2023 Conservation in the West Poll by the State of the Rockies project found Western Americans, including Coloradans, consistently support the outdoors.

Patios and balconies are perfect environments for pollinator-friendly gardens.

New study quantifies the costs and benefits.

Gas stoves can cause negative health impacts, especially for children.

What was in the air this year?

Have you tried to decipher your latest outrageous Xcel bill? We have, too, and now we’d like to Xpel Xcel from our lives.

The air won’t get cleaner without bold change, environmental groups say.

Santa’s got a brand-new bag,

Environmental and local government groups are pushing for a bolder plan.