greenhouse gas emissions

Colorado’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Tracking Progress and Goals

As Colorado continues its transition towards clean energy, the state’s commitment to monitoring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions remains steadfast. The Colorado Air Pollution Control Division, responsible for overseeing emissions data, is gearing up for its second legally mandated greenhouse gas inventory, expected to be completed by early 2024. A Brief History The journey to this point began back in 2008 when then-Governor Bill Ritter ordered Colorado to conduct its first greenhouse gas inventory. Over the years, the state has undertaken multiple inventories under various requirements. Notably, the 2021 inventory marked the first legally mandated inventory by statute, setting a significant milestone for Colorado’s commitment to addressing climate change. Legislative… Read More

Continue Reading

Homelessness Strategies in Colorado: Effective Approaches for Positive Change

In recent years, Colorado’s three largest cities—Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora—have been grappling with a growing homelessness crisis. This issue has increasingly demanded fiscal resources and political attention, prompting each city to develop its own unique strategy to address the challenge. Denver’s Urgent Measures Denver, the capital city, has taken emergency action to combat homelessness. The city declared a state of emergency, allowing it to bypass public bidding procedures to swiftly procure homeless shelters. The goal is ambitious: to house 1,000 people by the end of the year. As part of this effort, Denver has cleared three homeless encampments, including one near the Governor’s Mansion. As of January, Denver recorded… Read More

Continue Reading
Train wreck

Union Pacific Train Derails in Colorado, Federal Authorities Decline Investigation

COLORADO SPRINGS — A Union Pacific Railroad train, transporting equipment from Fort Carson, derailed on Monday near the El Paso County jail along Las Vegas Street. Despite the considerable impact, with 13 cars derailed and five suffering catastrophic damage, federal authorities have decided not to pursue an investigation. Lt. Col. Joseph Payton, spokesman for the 4th Infantry Division, reported that the derailed cars were ferrying 15 pieces of equipment belonging to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team. This team had been stationed at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California. Fortunately, the train was devoid of weapons or any hazardous materials, and no injuries were reported in the aftermath of… Read More

Continue Reading

Colorado and Wyoming Team Up for $160 Million Sustainable Tech Initiative

DENVER — A collaborative effort between Colorado and Wyoming to foster climate-resilient and sustainable technologies has been shortlisted as one of the 16 finalists for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) prestigious Regional Innovation Engines Competition. If successful, this partnership could receive a windfall of up to $160 million over the next decade. Expressing his enthusiasm, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis stated, “Colorado takes immense pride in spearheading environmental tech to combat climate adversities. Partnering with Wyoming amplifies our collective strength. The potential funding will supercharge our universities and federal labs, ultimately leading to increased job opportunities.” The NSF’s competition aims to bolster partnerships that can not only drive economic growth within… Read More

Continue Reading

Colorado Battles Chronic Student Absenteeism; Sees Improvement Amid Pandemic Recovery

Denver, CO – Over a quarter of Colorado’s students faced chronic absenteeism during the 2022-23 school year, a concerning figure, albeit an improvement from the previous year. Chronic absenteeism in the state is defined by the Colorado Department of Education as missing over 10% of school days, irrespective of the reason. The department’s recent analysis revealed a total of 269,582 students, or 31% of the student body, being absent for such lengths of time. Although a striking figure, it’s worth noting that this is a dip from the 36% recorded during the more pandemic-impacted 2021-22 academic year. This indicates a reduction of approximately 48,000 students from the chronically absent category.… Read More

Continue Reading