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Community members are demanding a third party review of their electric company's plan to build new gas-fired turbines as it transitions to a clean energy future.
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Western forests are taking longer to grow back after wildfires. That’s partly because climate change has made it harder for new trees to survive where the old trees would have thrived. One researcher at CSU wants to address the problem by planting entirely different species of trees after a wildfire. You can learn more on today’s In the NoCo.
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Ancient rainstorms may have sculpted the red planet, similar to the monsoon rains that helped shape the Southwest’s landscape
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Palisade peaches are BELOVED in Colorado. Roadside stands and farmers markets that sell the fuzzy fruit do brisk business this time of year. On today’s In The NoCo, we explore the science that makes peaches from western Colorado such a singular summer treat.
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We’re still learning how to live with the effects of a changing climate. In his new book, Colorado journalist Stephen Robert Miller investigates our need to adapt to climate change – and why some of those attempts can backfire.
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An electric utility serving Northern Colorado has pledged to reduce climate warming emissions by going all in on renewable energy. So why is Platte River Power Authority still investing in new gas-fired power plants?
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Winter snow in the Rockies provides the majority of the Colorado River's water supply. As negotiators work on long-term rules for sharing the river, a dry winter could add some urgency.
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Executive Editor Eric Larsen of The Fort Collins Coloradoan joined us to discuss a plan and possible price tags to fix the lack of air conditioning in 36 schools.
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The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder said current conditions are likely to develop into one of the strongest El Niño events on record.
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Researchers found that the emotions people feel – or don’t feel – when learning about climate change impact their support of policies on the issue. The George Mason study specifically focused on guilt, sadness, anger, fear and hope.