Greenhouse Gases

What about propane for rural folks? Do we have to give up gas furnaces and stoves? Who will pay? Will electric bills go way up? Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. get the answers to those questions with Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth and then read the entire article at the link below.

The first of the generating station’s three units, and the coal mine that supplies it, was to close in December. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Mark Jaffe and the read the entire article at the link below.

A new study finds that human emissions are the main culprit behind the decades-long drought that ebbs and flows across the Western U.S. Scientists warn the drier pattern could become the new normal, with major implications for water supplies.

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. And in Colorado, a lot of methane is produced by decomposing food scraps at landfills. We explore why that matters – and how state regulators are hoping to rein in those emissions – on today’s In The NoCo.

The Regional Air Quality Council is offering grants to take the gasoline and propane out of mobile food prep as part of Colorado’s ozone and climate change fight. Listen to Morning Edition host Michael Lyle, Jr, discuss this story with Colorado Sun Team Editor Lance Benzel and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

Tri-State Generation is reviewing executive orders, but says its plan to close all three coal-fired units at Craig Station is based on economics. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Mark Jaffe and then read the Colorado Sun story at the link below.

Alliance to Transform Transportation has a plan to provide 2 million metro Denver residents with buses running every 15 minutes, but where the funding could come from is still a mystery. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun editor David Krause and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

Rosemarie Russo was questioned and then lost her job after sending frank anti-pollution appeals from residents to Suncor’s Canada headquarters.

The University of Colorado Boulder wants to spend $43 million to rebuild a heating, cooling, and electrical plant. However, some campus leaders say their input on the project hasn't been heard. Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth reports that staff are saying more can be done to solve CU's pollution problems and embrace green technology.

Researchers from Colorado State University are calculating emissions for the first time and showing their location in the state. Colorado Sun reporter Shannon Mullane said their goal is to help farmers figure out how to move water more efficiently.