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EPA Meeting Focuses on Health Risks Near Terumo BCT Facility in Lakewood

EPA Meeting Focuses on Health Risks Near Terumo BCT Facility in Lakewood

By Catie CheshireSeptember 23, 2022

Those living near the facility have elevated cancer risk.

Reason to Howl: Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center Welcomes Rare Red Wolves

Reason to Howl: Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center Welcomes Rare Red Wolves

By Catie CheshireSeptember 21, 2022

The thirty-year-old conservation facility is a home for hybrids.

Four Years After the Rocky Flats Refuge Opened, Concerns Surface Over PFAS Contamination

Four Years After the Rocky Flats Refuge Opened, Concerns Surface Over PFAS Contamination

By Catie CheshireSeptember 15, 2022

Another problem for the former nuclear weapons plant.

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Anglers and Environmentalists Are Fishing for Restored Protections for South Platte

Anglers and Environmentalists Are Fishing for Restored Protections for South Platte

By Catie CheshireSeptember 12, 2022

Advocates hope the commission will reverse a 2020 decision.

Suncor Gets Permit Renewal, Strengthened Fenceline Monitoring Program

Suncor Gets Permit Renewal, Strengthened Fenceline Monitoring Program

By Catie CheshireAugust 28, 2022

Are the changes enough for the community?

DOLA Presents Its Marshall Funding Disaster Recovery Grant Plan

DOLA Presents Its Marshall Funding Disaster Recovery Grant Plan

By Catie CheshireAugust 19, 2022

Residents have thirty days to weigh in on the proposal.

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RAQC Passes Draft Plan for Ozone With Last-Second Amendment From Polis

RAQC Passes Draft Plan for Ozone With Last-Second Amendment From Polis

By Catie CheshireAugust 8, 2022

Is reformulated gasoline worth the cost?

Appeals Court Affirms Opening Trails to Public at Rocky Flats, Former Nuclear Weapons Plant

Appeals Court Affirms Opening Trails to Public at Rocky Flats, Former Nuclear Weapons Plant

By Catie CheshireJuly 29, 2022

The trails open to the public can stay that way.

Sparks Fly in Lawsuit Claiming Xcel Played a Role in Marshall Fire

Sparks Fly in Lawsuit Claiming Xcel Played a Role in Marshall Fire

By Catie CheshireJuly 28, 2022

Xcel argues it shouldn’t be held responsible.

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New Draft Plan for Metro Denver Ozone Reduction Already Catching Heat

New Draft Plan for Metro Denver Ozone Reduction Already Catching Heat

By Catie CheshireJuly 27, 2022

Can the Front Range become compliant?

Mined Land Reclamation Board Approves Permit for Expansion of Mine on Dakota Hogback

Mined Land Reclamation Board Approves Permit for Expansion of Mine on Dakota Hogback

By Catie CheshireJuly 23, 2022

Neighbors won’t stop objecting.

Boulder May Allow E-Bikes on Some Open-Space Trails

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJuly 21, 2022

No rebate program, though.

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Colorado Air Pollution Control Division on Tight Timeline as Public Urges Tougher Suncor Permit

Colorado Air Pollution Control Division on Tight Timeline as Public Urges Tougher Suncor Permit

By Catie CheshireJuly 15, 2022

At two public hearings, speakers asked for stricter rules.

Denver’s Expanded Waste Services: What to Know Before You Pay to Throw

Denver’s Expanded Waste Services: What to Know Before You Pay to Throw

By Catie CheshireJuly 14, 2022

Don’t toss this story! You’ll need it on January 1.

The Campaign to Fight Ozone Has Heated Up This Summer

The Campaign to Fight Ozone Has Heated Up This Summer

By Catie CheshireJuly 14, 2022

Conditions on the Front Range went from serious to severe.

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Survey: Public Land and Conservation Issues Important to Majority of Colorado Voters

Survey: Public Land and Conservation Issues Important to Majority of Colorado Voters

By Catie CheshireJuly 13, 2022

This could be how the West is won.

Arvada Neighbors Fighting Planned RV Park on Former Landfill

Arvada Neighbors Fighting Planned RV Park on Former Landfill

By Catie CheshireJuly 8, 2022

The property borders Ralston Creek.

Rainbow Family’s Colorado Invasion: Law Enforcement Actions, Harassment Claims

Rainbow Family’s Colorado Invasion: Law Enforcement Actions, Harassment Claims

By Michael RobertsJuly 5, 2022

A federal judge set up a makeshift court at the site.

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Rainbow Family’s Colorado Invasion: 191 Arrests, Citations So Far

Rainbow Family’s Colorado Invasion: 191 Arrests, Citations So Far

By Michael RobertsJuly 1, 2022

Thousands of members are already at the site.

Denver Residents Will Soon Pay As They Throw for Trash Pickup

Denver Residents Will Soon Pay As They Throw for Trash Pickup

By Catie CheshireJune 28, 2022

More options…but at a price.

Meet the Arvada 11-Year-Old Selected as a UN Child Advisor

Meet the Arvada 11-Year-Old Selected as a UN Child Advisor

By Katrina LeibeeJune 24, 2022

This 11-year-old from Arvada is fighting for the fundamental rights of children to be protected from climate change.

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Environmental Justice Task Force Releasing Draft Recommendations for Public Comment

Environmental Justice Task Force Releasing Draft Recommendations for Public Comment

By Catie CheshireJune 22, 2022

The task force has until November to finish its work.

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