A hiccup for coal on its farewell tour in Colorado
Trump in 2016 promised to bring back coal jobs. His orders at Craig are best understood as a clumsy effort to do so.
Three glimpses of pivots underway in Colorado
Following are three glimpses from the travels of Big Pivots during 2025 and some thoughts about 2026.
Oh, the irony of Craig No. 1!
Trump orders Craig coal unit planned for retirement to stay open. But it so happens the unit is broken. Ludicrous says Polis team. Sierra Club challenges basis for emergency declaration.
Rising temperatures, declining flows and the White River
Science and math tutor at Meeker High School examines records to produce a micro picture of the changing climate
Was this climate alarmism?
Trump official’s justification for NCAR dismembering flies against the evidence I have seen. But who needs facts?
Another step on the Ark River
Senate passes funding mechanism to help ease repayment on $1.3 billion pipeline from Pueblo Reservoir to Lamar in SE Colorado
A conversation with Jonathan Overpeck
Climate scientist explains how we’re stacking the odds for lesser Colorado River flows. Still, we may need the big dams even more.
Growing microprocessors instead of wheat?
Logan County wants economic development. Might this sparsely settled area of northeastern Colorado become home to a hyperscale data center?
Dancing With Deadpool on the Colorado River
New book explores the evolving thoughts about an increasingly dire situation
Does delaying Nixon retirement make sense?
Sierra Club-commissioned study disputes Colorado Springs talk of keeping coal plant puffing beyond 2029
Colorado Springs says nuclear should be an option
Utility says it is still required to retire Nixon plant by end of 2029, but continues to appeal to state and federal governments for delay
Elephant-sized plans for eastern Colorado
Xcel files plan for 14 projects that would collectively provide 4,900 megawatts of new electrical generation
