Boulderganic
Boulder’s sustainable stake in global palm oil
In recent years, a wave of companies have committed to improving the way they source one of the world’s most popular, most environmentally destructive, most...
Fairview student wins international clean tech prize and more
Fairview student wins international clean tech prize
While a student at Fairview High School in Boulder, Jasmine Li was used to hearing her teachers talk...
Pollination and pollution
High temps interfere with pollination
Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem looked into the effect temperature has on floral smells, a method flowers use...
Scouting for life on Mars
In 2012, a Dutch foundation called Mars One announced plans to establish a permanent human colony on Mars, with the first settlers arriving in...
Fighting for indoor air quality, mid-fire season
2020 was a historically bad year for wildfires across the western U.S. And 2021 is on pace to be even worse. So far, this...
Questions remain with Denver’s new Green Roof Initiative
Denver’s skyline is picturesque, with downtown buildings framed by snowcapped mountains and sunny skies. But a measure that went into effect Jan. 1 requiring...
The fourth “R”
Order a to-go latte from Seeds Cafe in Boulder’s Main Library and, if you don’t have your own reusable mug, there’s a chance you’ll...
Water is Life
I thought of the footage I’d seen of prayerful people being pepper sprayed and maced in the eyes by armored law enforcement at Standing...
The Colorado special
The room is empty except for three large, stainless-steel tanks against one wall, hooked up to wires, hoses and valves. Brian Cusworth, Chris Baca,...
Boulder company comes clean on green
When Greg Macchia of Boulder told his wife, Courtney, that he was going to start a cleaning business, she laughed...
The ignorance of mainstream media
While climate change coverage in mainstream broadcast news has grown in recent years, people of color, women and even scientists are still significantly underrepresented...
The science of justice
Turn on any channel and you’re quick to find a crime show, be it Criminal Minds, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Bones or...