Lowry Landfill Superfund Site
Several opinion articles referencing the Lowry Landfill in East Denver have appeared in the Denver Post in recent weeks. Our library …
environment
Colorado Environmental Education Plan
The Colorado Legislature passed HB10-1131 in 2010, which required the State Board of Education to adopt a plan for teaching …
Colorado's 10 Winnable Battles
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has initiated a campaign to address Colorado’s “10 Winnable Battles” against health …
Graywater Reuse
Many people are often confused by Colorado’s graywater reuse laws, so HB13-1044, introduced in the Legislature this session, would, if …
Energy-Efficient Lighting
If you have a lamp that requires 75 Watt incandescent bulbs, you’d better stock up now, because production will cease …
Swelling Soils: Homebuyers Beware
If you’re looking at buying a home in the Denver Metro area, particularly in the area around C-470 near Bowles …
Electronics Recycling
Today is America Recycles Day, so it’s a good day to unload all of the useless old electronic equipment you …
Wind Power and its Effect on Wildlife
You’ve probably seen the massive white windmill-like towers dotting Colorado’s eastern plains, used for harvesting wind energy. There’s no question that wind is an …
Sustainable Building Best Practices
Architects, builders, and homeowners taking on construction projects, whether new-build or renovations, should check out the University of Colorado Real …
Safe Drinking Water
We all need water to survive, and we are healthier if the water we drink is clean and safe. Water purification …
Dying Trees and the State of Colorado Forests
If a tree dies in the forest does anyone notice? The Colorado State Forest Service does. The 2011 Report on …
Fracking and Oil in Colorado
There have been a lot of stories in the news lately about oil development in Colorado and concern about a …
Groundwater Monitoring
Farmers and other agriculturalists in Colorado may be interested in three new publications in our collection dealing with groundwater monitoring …
Air Pollution Control
With summer and warmer weather comes increased air pollution. You can always find an up-to-date air quality index on the …
Unwanted and Leftover Medications
Many people have medicines in their home that they are no longer using, whether they were prescribed during an illness …
Air Quality Overview
If you’re looking for an overview on air quality in Colorado, check out the latest Air Quality Control Commission’s Report …
Over the River
Artist Christo’s plan to hang fabric over a portion of the Arkansas River has generated much controversy. Opponents worry that …
Bed bugs!
Perhaps you’ve heard the commotion about the influx of bed bugs in Colorado and the nuisance they can become. Bed …
New Resource on Colorado's Climate
The University of Colorado-Boulder has released a new website, Learn More About Climate: Climate Change and Colorado’s Future. The site …
Carbon Monoxide
The General Assembly is considering a bill that requires carbon monoxide detectors be installed in all new residential construction, and …