Snow patterns are changing across the world in mountain communities, and the time is now for places like Durango to adapt, said Heidi Steltzer, a Fort Lewis College professor and local climate scientist. Steltzer spoke Wednesday afternoon at the San … Continued
Gérard Moss is a bush pilot in the swashbuckling tradition. Born in Britain and raised in Switzerland, he had flown twice round the world in his single-engine plane before he set out on a new journey, to track rain clouds … Continued
Of all the states in the US, Colorado may be the best prepared for a genuine, large-scale energy transition. For one thing, thanks to its bountiful sunlight and wind, Colorado has enormous potential for renewable energy, most of which is … Continued
Colorado voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure Tuesday asking if the state could keep tax revenue that otherwise would be refunded under limits set by the state constitution. Voters also were deciding whether to legalize sports betting in Colorado and … Continued
In 2020, Bayfield plans to “tear up the town.” Construction crews will be replacing old asbestos-reinforced water pipes on both sides of U.S. Highway 160 – but first, town staff needs to secure a million dollars in funding this week. The … Continued
Environmental concerns are leading countries across the globe to collaborate to tackle climate change. For instance, the European Union has extensive environmental laws under its European Environmental Law, and SAARC countries have developed the Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity). In 2015, 195 … Continued
As environmental crises and the urgency to create ecological sustainability escalate, so does the importance of ecological economics. This applied, solutions-based field of studies is concerned with sustainability and development, rather than efficiency and growth. Also, given that cities account for 70-80% of … Continued
As large-scale agriculture, drought, bushfire and introduced species reduce entire countries’ biodiversity and long-term prosperity, Indigenous academics are calling for a fresh look at the governance and practices of mainstream environmental management institutions. Aboriginal Australians’ world view and connection to Country … Continued
The auditing standards board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is working to modernize standards governing nonfinancial information to include cybersecurity and environmental, social and corporate governance issues. The board, which sets the standards for audits of private companies in the … Continued
High on a bluff overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Adele Chiasson no longer ventures into her backyard for a simple reason: It is falling into the sea. “I’m afraid to go out there,” the widow said one afternoon from … Continued