Environment Archives - The Colorado Sun

A photo of a fast-moving cyclist pasing the entrance to and oil and gas production site where idled beige pump jacks are visible just beyond the sidewalk of a neighborhood.

Colorado oil and gas operator with long record of environmental violations loses right to do business in state

by Mark Jaffe 4:22 AM MDT on Aug 15, 20248:32 PM MDT on Aug 14, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Rick Aster, in red winter gear, standing in a snow trench with equipment, smiling. Shovel is stuck upright in the snow beside him.

Antarctica’s melting ice is also lifting the land, CSU researcher says

by Michael Booth 4:08 AM MDT on Aug 15, 20249:02 AM MDT on Aug 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

After years of dings, coal-fired powerhouse Tri-State now noted for switch to solar, wind

by Michael Booth 4:02 AM MDT on Aug 14, 20246:47 AM MDT on Aug 14, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Close-up image of a toad with mottled brown and gray skin, staring directly at the camera against a dark background.

Tiny, endangered toads transplanted to Colorado pond successfully breed after 7 years

by Jennifer Brown 4:00 AM MDT on Aug 13, 202411:27 AM MDT on Aug 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

aerial view of train tracks with dark cylinder shape train cars next to a river

Water

Four Colorado River states, feds ramp up negotiations over water conservation credit program

by Shannon Mullane 3:45 AM MDT on Aug 13, 202411:29 AM MDT on Aug 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

An aerial photo of Aurora Reservoir.

Plan to drill 166 wells near Aurora Reservoir OK’d with requirement to use cleaner, quieter electric equipment

by Mark Jaffe 4:19 AM MDT on Aug 8, 202412:31 PM MDT on Aug 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Firefighters in yellow uniforms use a hose to extinguish smoldering ground in a forested area with charred trees and rocks.

Water

“Flash drought” in northern Colorado laid foundation for recent Front Range wildfires

by Shannon Mullane 3:58 AM MDT on Aug 8, 202410:24 AM MDT on Aug 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Pollution rises from a plant

Suncor sued in federal court by environmental groups seeking hundreds of millions in fines

by Michael Booth 4:08 AM MDT on Aug 7, 20244:59 PM MDT on Aug 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

A suburban neighborhood showcases snow patches on the ground, scattered houses, a fenced-in utility area, and a playground with people in the distance. A cloudy sky overhead adds to the sense of air pollution.

Draft of Colorado oil and gas rules guts key protection for impacted communities, green groups say

by Michael Booth and Mark Jaffe 4:08 AM MDT on Aug 6, 202411:12 AM MDT on Aug 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Three firefighters in yellow jackets and helmets work to extinguish smoldering debris in a forest setting with charred trees and ground.

Stone Canyon fire 100% contained as feds called in to investigate cause

by Jennifer Brown 11:07 AM MDT on Aug 5, 20246:36 PM MDT on Aug 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun