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So-called 'forever' chemicals are found in many household products – and they’re linked to a host of health problems. And because they were designed to never break down, it’s nearly impossible to get rid of them. But researchers from Colorado State University and CU Boulder have found a promising new method to break them down safely – using light. We’ll hear more on today’s In The NoCo.

Many people love the idea of a ‘forever’ Christmas tree – one that you plant in the yard after the holidays are over. But it takes some planning and patience if you want the tree to survive. We get some tips from an expert on potted Christmas trees, on today’s 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’s ITN.

Oil and gas operators shared information with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) that highlights falsified data for 350 sites. The work, done by independent contractors, is now under investigation.

The Colorado River Delta is almost entirely dry, but environmentalists are hoping they can keep getting water to restore habitats after a U.S.-Mexico agreement expires in 2026.

Rocky Mountain National Park’s Artist-In-Residence program was reintroduced this summer after a seven-year hiatus. While the chosen artists create beautiful pieces, they also highlight conservation.

The commission recently released a new draft of rules, which omitted proposed protections for disadvantaged communities facing oil and gas drilling. According to Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth, state regulators removed a requirement that oil and gas companies get approval from residents if they want to drill within 2,000 feet of homes.

Preventing wildfires seems like a never-ending battle in Colorado. Now cities across the Front Range have a secret weapon – herds of goats that graze on dense brush before it becomes fuel for fires. We hear more about this innovative approach on today’s episode of In The NoCo.

The recent stretch of hot, dry weather along the Front Range has many homeowners wishing they had a more drought-tolerant yard. On today's In The NoCo, we hear from an expert with CSU Extension about how to make your lawn more resilient, one small step at a time.

A new report shows hot, dry and windy days have become more frequent across the Western U.S., raising the risk of extreme wildfires.