Sam Brasch
Stories
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Climate
Why restaurants are being encouraged to switch from gas to electric appliances
Some chefs are making the switch to electric stoves, and they are finding surprising benefits beyond just improving their climate impact.
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National
How a Colorado woman bought a used EV for less than $700
New electric vehicles can be expensive, and tax credits and other incentives to buy them hard to navigate. But one woman in Colorado drove home from a dealership with a used EV for less than $700.
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Environment
Thousands flee their homes as fast-moving winds drive wildfires in Colorado
Colorado's governor has declared a state of emergency as winds are driving several large grass fires. Two towns in Boulder County have been evacuated with more than 20,000 people fleeing the fires.
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National
Infrastructure law set to boost Colorado's work tackling poverty and climate change
Colorado is trying to fight both poverty and climate change by retrofitting low-income homes. Now the state set to get a big boost from the new federal infrastructure law.
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Environment
Wildfire's Damage Doesn't End When The Smoke Clears. It Can Also Taint Drinking Water
Wildfires, and the scorched hillsides they leave behind, can threaten drinking water for years after the smoke clears. One Colorado community is trying to get ahead of the problem.
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Environment
One Of The Heaviest Snowstorms On Record Hits Rocky Mountains
Residents of Colorado and neighboring states are digging out after one of the heaviest snowstorms on record. But it won't make more than a dent in alleviating the region's severe drought.
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Environment
Forest Thinning To Reduce Wildfire Risk Gives Opportunity To New Startups
The country's overgrown forests need to be aggressively thinned to reduce wildfire risk. That creates massive piles of worthless brush and branches, but some businesses see a new market for them.