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Climate change and clean energy with Dan Delurey 8/26/25
WAMC - New York
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August 26, 2025
Dan Delurey is back to talk about climate change and emerging clean energy technologies. Dan is the former White House Director of Clean Energy and is Senior Fellow for Energy & Climate at Vermont Law and Graduate School. Sarah LaDuke hosts. Dan...
Good for the athletes and the environment: A look at Folsom Field's new turf
Denver 7 - Colorado
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August 27, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. — The Colorado Buffaloes will kick off the 2025 season at home against Georgia Tech on Friday. It will also be the first game for Folsom Field's new turf, which features an organic infill aimed at helping athletes and the...
Ciscomani relaunches bipartisan caucus focused on preserving access to colorado river water
Tucson Standard - Arizona
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August 26, 2025
Juan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | ciscomani.house.govJuan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | ciscomani.house.gov Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona's 6th...
Climate change is an urgent but often overlooked education policy issue
The Brookings Institution
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The United States is facing a dual crisis in declining educational outcomes and escalating climate impacts. Student achievement has dropped to its lowest level in a quarter century and the pandemic-era spike in chronic absenteeism has largely...
After Republican spending cuts, public media stations — including in Colorado — wait on money for emergency alerts
The Colorado Sun
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August 27, 2025
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, The Associated Press Warning: This may be an actual emergency — as far as emergencies about emergencies go, at least. The recently defunded nonprofit corporation that distributed federal money to public media stations...
Like Reagan, Trump is slashing US environment regulations, but his strategy may have deeper impact
Alaska Beacon
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August 26, 2025
When the Trump administration announced it was moving to eliminate dozens of U.S. climate policies, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said he was sending “a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion.”...
One-on-one with Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet
Vail Daily - Colorado
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During his third term representing Colorado at the United States Capitol, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet said the two most prominent issues brought forward by constituents are the growing lack of affordability and worries about the political chaos...
Biologists and fire fighters rescue native trout from Colorado fire
Hatchery International
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August 26, 2025
Biologists from Colorado Parks and Recreation (CPW) and San Juan National Forest, and neighbourhood firefighters, helped save 266 native cutthroat trout from the Stoner Mesa Fire. The fish are known as one of Colorado’s most precious natural...
No, Colorado’s New Wildlife Overpass Isn’t the World’s Largest. But It
5280 Magazine - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. On a steamy August morning, standing atop a small hill just west of I-25 between Castle Rock and Monument, Chuck Attardo surveys the enormous bridge he’s...
This Colorado science teacher wants students to understand how food gets to the dinner table
Chalkbeat
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How do teachers captivate their students? Here, in a feature we call How I Teach, we ask great educators how they approach their jobs. Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free monthly newsletter How I Teach to get inspiration, news, and advice for — and from...
Utah officials optimistic Colorado River deal can be reached
The Times Independent - Utah
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August 26, 2025
Editor’s note: This report has been revised to clarify the state is willing to do more to conserve Colorado River water, but has not said it was willing to take a reduction in now much it is allocated. The seven states that depend on the Colorado...
Meet Clara Faith, the newest member of the Denver7 weather team
Denver 7 - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
DENVER — Clara Faith, the newest member of Denver7’s weather team, made her on-air debut with the station Tuesday morning. Faith, a self-described “southern girl through and through,” joins the Denver7 team from WACH-TV in Columbia, South...
18 of the best things to do in Aspen, Colorado
Lonely Planet
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From its famous ski slopes to its scenic and tree-lined hiking trails, it’s no secret that Aspen is a great base for outdoor adventurers. While it may be best known for skiing (and celebrity sightings), this scenic mountain town in Colorado’s...
St. Vrain Valley recognized by Forbes as Colorado’s top K-12 employer
Daily Camera - Colorado
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August 26, 2025
The St. Vrain Valley School District recently was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s best-in-state employers, ranking as the highest-rated K-12 school district in Colorado. Now in its seventh year, the Best-in-State Employers list...
Colorado’s youth suicide rate falls to lowest point nearly two decades
Colorado Public Radio
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August 26, 2025
Editor's Note: This story contains mention of self-harm. If you or someone you know is considering suicide or other acts of self-harm, please visit 988Colorado.com, or call or text 988 from your cell phone for free, confidential, and immediate...
Climate Risk Management: Improving approaches to reduce asset and portfolio threats
Urban Land Magazine
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August 25, 2025
The magnitude of climate-related risks that affect physical assets, business operations, and personal safety tripled to 27 in 2024, according to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Incorporating climate risk assessments...
Colorado River forecasts add pressure to water talks
The Missoula Current - Montana
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August 25, 2025
(Cal Matters) After one of the Colorado River’s driest years in decades, Lake Mead and Lake Powell — the largest reservoirs in the country — could see alarming declines in the coming years, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced today.Federal...
Colorado’s alpine wetlands are quietly contaminating drinking water with toxic mercury
Environmental Health News
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August 25, 2025
Mercury pollution drifting from Asia and sulfate runoff driven by climate change are triggering the formation of a dangerous neurotoxin in Colorado’s mountain wetlands, potentially threatening water supplies for millions. Eve-Lyn Hinckley writes...
Colorado legend Shedeur Sanders mistreated by Browns, says former Heisman winner
Sporting News
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August 25, 2025
Robert Griffin III kept it real while addressing the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation on Monday. On the latest episode of "Outta Pocket with RG3," the former Heisman-winning quarterback argued that the Browns have mishandled its two rookie...
Colorado Democrats move to protect SNAP benefits and Planned Parenthood care
KUNC - Colorado
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August 25, 2025
Colorado lawmakers passed two bills on Sunday during the legislature’s special session to protect access to certain safety-net programs. Both measures now await Gov. Jared Polis’ signature. One bill would boost state funding for SNAP, the...