/tags/environment Environment en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:07:38 GMT /news/2025-04-11/scenes-from-the-galeton-geyser-a-community-responds-to-the-bishop-well-blowout Emergency workers took four days to stop a major leak at a Chevron well pad in Galeton. Nearby residents are still evacuated and a local elementary school lost a week of school. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:07:38 GMT /news/2025-04-11/scenes-from-the-galeton-geyser-a-community-responds-to-the-bishop-well-blowout Rae Solomon /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-03/how-cloud-seeding-could-make-it-rain-and-snow-in-the-drought-stricken-colorado-river-basin Manipulating the clouds to make it rain or snow might sound like science fiction – but farmers and ski resorts have used these techniques for years. KUNC water reporter Alex Hager recently asked whether the technology might help the drought-stricken Colorado River Bain. Alex shares what he learned on today’s In The NoCo. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-03/how-cloud-seeding-could-make-it-rain-and-snow-in-the-drought-stricken-colorado-river-basin In The NoCo, Brad Turner, Alex Hager, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-20/forever-chemicals-are-a-big-health-concern-colorado-scientists-found-a-new-way-to-break-them-down So-called 'forever' chemicals are found in many household products – and they’re linked to a host of health problems. And because they were designed to never break down, it’s nearly impossible to get rid of them. But researchers from Colorado State University and CU Boulder have found a promising new method to break them down safely – using light. We’ll hear more on today’s In The NoCo. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-20/forever-chemicals-are-a-big-health-concern-colorado-scientists-found-a-new-way-to-break-them-down In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-13/cant-stand-throwing-out-your-christmas-tree-after-the-holidays-try-planting-it-in-your-yard-instead Many people love the idea of a ‘forever’ Christmas tree – one that you plant in the yard after the holidays are over. But it takes some planning and patience if you want the tree to survive. We get some tips from an expert on potted Christmas trees, on today’s In The NoCo. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-13/cant-stand-throwing-out-your-christmas-tree-after-the-holidays-try-planting-it-in-your-yard-instead In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-10/an-ice-free-day-on-the-arctic-ocean-its-coming-sooner-than-we-realized-a-cu-researcher-says The Arctic Ocean is one of the coldest regions on the globe. But a CU researcher says that some day soon, the Arctic will see its first day in which all of the sea ice has melted due to rising global temperatures. And that could mean drastic changes for weather and ecosystems. Hear that conversation on today’s ITN. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-10/an-ice-free-day-on-the-arctic-ocean-its-coming-sooner-than-we-realized-a-cu-researcher-says In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /news/2024-11-27/state-environmental-officials-investigate-falsified-data-at-350-oil-and-gas-sites-in-weld-county Oil and gas operators shared information with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) that highlights falsified data for 350 sites. The work, done by independent contractors, is now under investigation. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:18:09 GMT /news/2024-11-27/state-environmental-officials-investigate-falsified-data-at-350-oil-and-gas-sites-in-weld-county Alex Murphy /news/2024-11-20/in-the-dry-colorado-river-delta-the-future-of-these-green-oases-hangs-in-the-balance The Colorado River Delta is almost entirely dry, but environmentalists are hoping they can keep getting water to restore habitats after a U.S.-Mexico agreement expires in 2026. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-20/in-the-dry-colorado-river-delta-the-future-of-these-green-oases-hangs-in-the-balance Alex Hager /news/2024-08-26/meet-the-sound-artist-whos-exploring-the-symphony-of-nature-at-rocky-mountain-national-park Rocky Mountain National Park’s Artist-In-Residence program was reintroduced this summer after a seven-year hiatus. While the chosen artists create beautiful pieces, they also highlight conservation. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-08-26/meet-the-sound-artist-whos-exploring-the-symphony-of-nature-at-rocky-mountain-national-park Emma VandenEinde /news/2024-08-08/colorados-energy-and-carbon-management-commission-weeks-away-from-consequential-rulemaking-hearing The commission recently released a new draft of rules, which omitted proposed protections for disadvantaged communities facing oil and gas drilling. According to Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth, state regulators removed a requirement that oil and gas companies get approval from residents if they want to drill within 2,000 feet of homes. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:30:12 GMT /news/2024-08-08/colorados-energy-and-carbon-management-commission-weeks-away-from-consequential-rulemaking-hearing Michael Booth, The Colorado Sun, Mark Jaffe, The Colorado Sun /podcast/inthenoco/2024-07-19/cities-across-the-front-range-have-a-secret-weapon-to-prevent-wildfires-a-herd-of-300-goats Preventing wildfires seems like a never-ending battle in Colorado. Now cities across the Front Range have a secret weapon – herds of goats that graze on dense brush before it becomes fuel for fires. We hear more about this innovative approach on today’s episode of In The NoCo. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:32:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-07-19/cities-across-the-front-range-have-a-secret-weapon-to-prevent-wildfires-a-herd-of-300-goats Brad Turner, Gabe Allen, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, In The NoCo