Climate Change
Boulder’s climate lawsuit reaches Supreme Court, with cases nationwide at stake
Justices questioned both sides over whether Boulder can seek climate damages under Colorado law, as local officials and residents rallied behind the eight-year case.
Boulder County’s wildfire risk eased after summer rain. Fall winds and drought remain concerns.
Monsoon rain helped firefighters, but dry conditions and strong winds remain a concern. Meanwhile, Boulder’s reservoirs are below average.
Colorado appeals court upholds Boulder’s financing plan for $76.5 million CU South flood project
Colorado Court of Appeals judges rejected claims that the city’s stormwater fees amount to a tax requiring voter approval.
Boulder County landowners are getting $15,000-a-year offers to host giant batteries
A 2024 state law requires Xcel to acquire distributed power with battery storage. Developers are now seeking private land for the projects.
Boulder envisioned an all-electric Pearl Street Mall. That plan is shrinking.
A proposal once envisioned as a full conversion of 66 buildings now focuses on about 24 and allows customers to retain natural gas service.
Boulder must roughly double emissions-cutting pace to reach 2030 climate goal
Boulder’s updated Climate Action Plan outlines the city’s latest strategy as emissions data shows it must roughly double the pace of emissions cuts to meet its 2030 goal.
‘A really bad fire season’? Boulder County official warns conditions are already in place
After a dry winter, a county fire manager explains what crews are seeing and how residents should think about risk heading into spring.
Three recent Boulder fires were likely human-caused, officials say
While investigations continue, city officials ramp up resilience work as dry conditions fuel spread. Residents are urged to remain cautious.
‘A really bad fire season’? Boulder County official warns conditions are already in place
After a dry winter, a county fire manager explains what crews are seeing and how residents should think about risk heading into spring.
Three recent Boulder fires were likely human-caused, officials say
While investigations continue, city officials ramp up resilience work as dry conditions fuel spread. Residents are urged to remain cautious.