A proposal for what could be the state’s largest fracking site is drawing community opposition in Boulder County, including a group of high schoolers who are adding their voices to the chorus of opposition. Listen to the report here: On […]
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Air Quality Researcher Draws Ire of Oil and Gas Industry
Colorado’s Northern Front Range has been out of compliance with federal ozone standards since 2012. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to downgrade the region’s ozone status from “serious” to “severe.” Better air monitoring in some Front Range […]
A Tale of Two Counties: Oil and Gas Regulation Along the Front Range
New rules around oil and gas development go into effect in January. This comes after months of debate at the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the state’s regulatory agency, which was tasked with overhauling rules after legislation was passed […]
Oil & Gas Wastewater Spills in the Piceance Basin Top 700k Gallons in 2019
About twice a week, oil and gas operators in Colorado’s Piceance Basin file “Form 19” also called a Spill Report with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Nine times out of 10, the spilled substance is a form of […]
Boulder and San Miguel Counties Sue Fossil Fuel Companies Over Climate Crisis
Three local governments in Colorado have joined the growing rank of lawsuits filed against fossil fuel companies for their role in climate change. KOTO’s Julia Caulfield reports on the effect the lawsuits could have even before they’re decided in court. […]
Concerns About Air Quality in Boulder County
Thursday morning at History Colorado in Denver, a group of researchers, policy experts and public health advocates met to discuss the connection between air quality, climate and public health. Another panel will convene in Longmont later in the day to […]
Calls Mount to Ban Fracking in Boulder County
On Tuesday morning, a group of anti-fracking organizations, including local high school students from Niwot and members of 350Colorado.org, gathered ahead of a Boulder County Commissioner meeting to call on the county to ban fracking. The group is submitting a […]
Boulder County Commissioners Extend Oil and Gas Moratorium
The Boulder County Commissioners were told Tuesday they should not put up with “toxic trespassing” and instead continue a moratorium on oil and gas drilling. Roz Brown says a unanimous vote on the moratorium was welcome news to the meeting’s […]