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How Climate Change is Impacting Colorado’s Agriculture Industry

As the climate warms, agriculture in Colorado is on the front lines.
November 14, 2016/by Angela Simental
Poster: Diesel has really cleaned up its act

What the Results of Volkswagen’s Cheating Scandal Could Mean For Colorado

VW’s cheating caused serious air pollution in Colorado, and the settlement could have immense positive impact on advancing electric vehicles.
November 3, 2016/by Angela Simental
Tent set up in a mountain landscape.

Adventure-Seekers and Nature Lovers Struggle to Plan for Climate Change

Climate change affects almost all forms of outdoor recreation, threatening our seasons and making planning nearly impossible.
October 10, 2016/by Angela Simental

How Climate Change is Causing Colorado’s “Wildlife Jenga” to Teeter

Colorado’s animals are facing threats from all sides, with climate change front and center.
September 22, 2016/by Angela Simental

Honoring and Enhancing Diversity in Colorado’s and America’s National Parks

Seven out of the twelve national parks in Colorado have a primary purpose of telling the stories of underrepresented communities.
August 25, 2016/by Angela Simental
Flaring of methane

The Future of Methane in Colorado

Colorado has long been a leader for the nation in finding policy solutions that strike the right balance between responsible energy development and protecting our clean air, clean water, and treasured lands.
July 29, 2016/by Angela Simental

Rain Barrels: Everything You Need to Know

Rain barrels are officially legal in Colorado on August 10th!
July 29, 2016/by Angela Simental

What Colorado’s Decision to Establish a “Public Lands Day” Means for the West and for the Nation

Colorado just became the first state in the nation to establish a day celebrating its parks, forests, and other public lands, passing a bipartisan bill that the governor just signed this past week.
May 20, 2016/by Angela Simental

Rain barrels, check! What next?

The bill to legalize rain barrels has passed both chambers of the Colorado legislature and was signed by Governor John Hickenlooper this month!
May 17, 2016/by Angela Simental

Who Said Latinos Are Not Environmentalists?

Whether it’s obvious or not, Latinos are conservationists and have been connected to madre tierra for generations.
April 27, 2016/by Angela Simental

COBA FAQ

Over 90% of Coloradans participate in some form of outdoor recreation every year, and in 2012, Colorado’s national public lands hosted over 45 million visits.
April 1, 2016/by Angela Simental
Colorado River headlines highlighting Colorado's water woes.

In the Name of Peace, Love, and Rain Barrels

It’s no secret that water is scarce and highly controversial in Colorado and across the western United States.
March 17, 2016/by Angela Simental