Boulderganic
Rethinking attitudes towards sustainability
Sustainability is an all encompassing concept that affects every part of our lives. It’s not just about science and the environment but also includes...
The Venn diagram between climate and human health
When Ryan Harp started his double major in atmospheric and oceanic sciences and psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he didn’t know for sure...
An Xcel-lent plan, or a lot of wind?
Xcel Energy’s proposal to build a 200-kilowatt wind farm dedicated to Boulder residents promises a quick transition to renewable energy for almost all of the city’s electricity, but city officials are still evaluating that proposal’s ability to meet all of the energy...
A spoonful of drama makes the climate science go down
Tira Palmquist has written multiple plays throughout her career. Her latest play Two Degrees arose from an unlikely source: a conversation she had with...
Temporary nature
The world as we know is changing. As temperatures soar, ice melts and water levels rise, artists like Tom Rice are striving to capture the final moments of these landscapes to preserve for the future...
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...
The marketability of green
In a town where adjectives like “green” and “sustainable” are pretty much required to sell products, it seems as if some organizations may be missing out on a marketing opportunity when it comes to event promotion...
The return of Alfalfa’s
A long with Boulder landmarks like McGuckin Hardware and the Boulder Book Store, Alfalfa’s grocery remained a local standby for 13 years. Locals were crushed when the store, which pioneered the model for natural foods supermarkets, was bought by Wild Oats in 1996. ...
Therapy and better eating
Boulder-area seniors are soon gaining another way to get involved with the community, eat better and improve their quality of life: taking organic gardening classes...
Enter: The Boulder-born laser methane comb
When it comes to the oil and gas industry, business practices and environmental sustainability are often at odds with each other.
But a team of...
Put your money where your mouth is
At the most recent University of Colorado open Board of Regents meeting, Katie Raitz took the opportunity during open comments to talk fossil fuels, fossil fuel companies and why the University of Colorado should divest from them. “After demonstrated student support...