Climate Change

Highway 130 in Wyoming winds through a winter scene in Medicine Bow National Forest.

Mountain West states are losing winter days due to climate change

More precipitation is falling as rain, instead of snow 鈥� which impacts ski resorts, tourism and ecosystems.

Alexandra Jahn, a researcher at CU Boulder, wears a winter hat and black coat and stands on the deck of a ship in the Arctic Ocean.

An ice-free day on the Arctic Ocean? It鈥檚 coming sooner than we realized, a CU researcher says

In The NoCo

The Arctic Ocean is one of the coldest regions on the globe. But a CU researcher says that some day soon, the Arctic will see its first day in which all of the sea ice has melted due to rising global temperatures. And that could mean drastic changes for weather and ecosystems. Hear that conversation on today鈥檚 ITN.

A group of six people sits behind a long table with name plates in front of them.

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Colorado River states hold an uncomfortable reunion in Las Vegas

Alex Hager

The seven states that use the Colorado River are like kids coming home to a family reunion. Those who follow river policy are frustrated with their level of disagreement.

A man walks through a pumpkin field along a Colorado pumpkin farm.

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High heat driving Colorado droughts even when it rains and snows, study finds

Michael Booth, The Colorado Sun

Temperature rise from climate change means trouble for Western states robbed of moisture by 鈥渢hirstier鈥� atmosphere. Listen to our "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth, and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

This is an image of the Davis Fire burning in a forest of tall pine trees. The sky is filled with black and gray smoke.

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Climate change and recent disasters are unlikely to swing many votes, researchers say

Climate change is causing wildfires in the West to get bigger, hurricanes in the South to get stronger, and temperatures to rise across the U.S. But when candidates talk about the issue on the campaign trail, does it sway voters?

This is an image of bright orange flames burning a forest at night.

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Mountain West researchers are leading federal efforts to better predict extreme weather events

The federal government is spending another $15.3 million to improve climate projections of extreme weather. That鈥檚 to help communities in the Mountain West and beyond prepare for future disasters brought on by climate change.

This is a close-up image of a large fish in shades of green and red with its mouth hanging open as it's held out of the water.

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Mountain lakes are losing winter ice cover, and that hurts native fish and water quality

New research shows that climate change is causing mountain lakes to rapidly lose ice cover in the winter. That can harm the Mountain West region鈥檚 water quality 鈥� and native fish.

Houses are shown under construction with a crew worker standing atop of one.

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Colorado Supreme Court 'slow sip' ruling could affect city water supplies from Greeley to Castle Rock

Jerd Smith, Fresh Water 暗黑爆料

A decision on nonrenewable groundwater well permits is expected before the end of the year.

Looking over a suburban neighborhood toward the Rocky Mountains.

In The NoCo

Colorado cities are growing in population while shrinking their water use. Here鈥檚 how they make it work

In The NoCo

Cities in Colorado have grown considerably in recent decades 鈥� but they鈥檝e actually reduced their overall water usage. Today on ITN, the story of how a brutally hot summer in 2002 led Coloradans to rethink how they use water.

Mark J Easter poses with his dog in front of a mountain.

In The NoCo

Looking to shrink your carbon footprint? A Fort Collins scientist says start with your grocery list

In The NoCo

If you鈥檙e looking to shrink your carbon footprint, your best strategy may be to start by adjusting your grocery list. That鈥檚 the message in a new book by a Fort Collins scientist who studies the link between climate change and the food we eat. Author Mark Easter shares his best tips today on ITN.