Today on Colorado Edition: As the 20-year war in Afghanistan came to a close this week, American troops weren鈥檛 the only ones leaving. We hear about evacuations for Afghans who are escaping the ever-growing Taliban presence 鈥� specifically the effort to get one Colorado State University graduate out of the country. Then, we hear about the excess of patients filing into Colorado hospitals, and how doctors are navigating the delta variant surge.

Today on Colorado Edition: We learn about the recent indictment of Aurora police officers and paramedics involved in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, an unarmed Black man who was placed in a chokehold and injected with ketamine. Then, we hear how students, teachers and administrators are adjusting to the latest COVID-19 protocols as they embark on the new school year. And, we wrap up our series on policing with a look at why so many officers are leaving the force, and what the Boulder Police Department is trying to do about it.

Today on Colorado Edition: We learn about the push for changes in policing 鈥� everything from sweeping reforms to the system, new ways officers can address their mental health, and steps residents are taking to feel safer in their communities. Then, we hear how Colorado renters and landlords are preparing for the first month in almost a year without a federal moratorium on evictions. Plus, we learn how the regional Anti-Defamation League is addressing an increase in hate crimes across the state.

Today on Colorado Edition: We take a look at the mental health struggles often faced by law enforcement officers in Boulder County, and learn how the pandemic has exacerbated these problems. Then, we hear from Larimer County鈥檚 public heath director about the latest push to encourage residents to get vaccinated in light of a recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, is a global body of the United Nations created to provide the world with information about man-made climate change. On Monday, the group released its sixth assessment documenting the Physical science behind climate change. Colorado Edition spoke with two local climate scientists, Linda Mearns and Max Boykoff, who are part of the panel to ask them about what the report means for Northern Colorado.

Today on Colorado Edition: After a months-long delay, Colorado finally has the local Census population data needed to draw electoral districts. We鈥檒l dive into what the new data means for the redistricting process. We鈥檒l also hear about a recent push to name a Colorado Veterans Affairs clinic after an anti-racist trailblazer. Plus, we hear about a slate of new laws that aim to address issues of discrimination and accessibility for Coloradans with disabilities. And, we explore how methane leaks impact our changing climate and the multiple efforts underway to locate and fix them.

Today on Colorado Edition: In the wake of a newly released United Nations report on climate change, we explore how technology and policy can help turn climate challenges into opportunities. We learn about efforts to solve lingering racial disparities in postsecondary education attainment, and the long-term impact those disparities can have on students鈥� economic future. We hear about how the loss of caregivers to COVID-19, including parents and grandparents, is impacting Colorado children. And, with athlete mental health at the forefront now that the 2020 Olympics have wrapped up, we talk with a sports psychologist about the unique pressures and challenges that come with competition.

Today on Colorado Edition: A report from the United Nations out this week catalogues the physical science behind human-driven changes to our climate and paints a grim picture of what could lie ahead if significant changes aren鈥檛 made. We鈥檒l explore the report鈥檚 findings, and how our changing climate could shape the inhabitability of the Front Range. We鈥檒l also hear from artists who have used time away from performing to examine the safety and equity of their art. And, we speak with teachers from different school districts about how their schools are approaching the return to in-person classes this month.

The 2020 Olympics might be over, but the career of Olympic gymnast Yul Moldauer has only just begun. The Colorado native spoke to Colorado Edition's Alana Schreiber about his Olympic debut and hopes for the future.

Today on Colorado Edition: We learn how the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is taking action against a Weld County company accused of oil spills and gas leaks. Then, we shift our gaze towards the sky and learn about the annual Perseid meteor shower. Next, a climate reporter tells us what she鈥檚 learned from two different journeys down a dam just upstream of the Grand Canyon, 30 years apart. Plus, we hear how hiking 14ers can sometimes harm the very trails we rely on 鈥� and what one group is doing to mitigate the damage.