Colorado
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Research; Adding trans workers can boost company bottom lines
Experts say a diverse workforce is crucial for creativity and social justice, and equally good for a company's bottom line. But reluctance to hire …
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Report: Immigrants boost Colorado and U.S. economy, create jobs
Immigration boosts the economy - in Colorado and across the U.S. But new policies are needed to maximize gains and make it harder for employers to …
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
GORP Act would conserve 730,000+ acres of public lands in Colorado
New legislation making its way through the U.S. Senate would conserve more than 730,000 acres of federal public lands in and around Colorado's …
Monday, October 7, 2024
Colorado one of 23 states to allow in-person registration on Election Day
Colorado residents who want to receive a November 5 general election ballot by mail must be registered, by mail or online, no later than October 28…
High-tech tools can bust careless oil and gas drillers
By Jennifer Oldham for Sierra.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public New…
Study: Wildfire burn areas see faster snowpack melts, disrupt water resources
As a warming climate brings bigger and more frequent wildfires, burn scars left behind at high mountain altitudes are seeing snowpack melt much …
Spikes in emergency visits during CO bad air days cost $1.14 billion in 2019
Colorado lawmakers are digging into the health and economic impacts of the state's poor air quality from wildfire smoke and ozone pollution created by…
Report names donors bankrolling climate change disinformation
As Coloradans deal with record-breaking heat, wildfires, and prolonged drought - linked to a changing climate - a new report shows how American …
New tool helps consumers compare costs, quality of hospital care
Shopping for health-care procedures has historically been more challenging than getting the best deal on groceries or even car repairs. But Cari …
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates, preserves Colorado's great outdoors
Communities in Colorado and across the U.S. are making time to connect with nature during Hispanic Heritage Month. Hilda Berganza, climate manager …
Report: Minimum wage hikes don't lead to job losses
As the city of Boulder considers raising its minimum wage on Oct. 10, a new report suggested the move would have little or no impact on job loss…
Report: EPA clean air benefits include 200,000 lives saved
New air pollution standards issued by the Environmental Protection Agency over the past four years should bring $250 billion in economic benefits each…