Colorado's innovation evident on world stage
We met an entrepreneur named Svea Meyer at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Svea was not a Davos attendee but rather a coffee-shop owner who is passionate about making coffee.

10 "Winnable Battles" for Health and Environmental Issues
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released a list of what they consider winnable battles. The department believes Colorado can tackle these issues in the next three to five years, some of which have already been made a priority by Mesa County.

Wind industry, conservationists forge best environmental practices for farm siting
Colorado's Eastern Plains are a bit safer for prairie chickens — lesser and greater — and a spate of other animals and plants as the result of a unique partnership between conservation groups and the wind industry.

Neslin, director of Colorado's oil and gas commission, steps down
David Neslin, who oversaw the implementation of Colorado's comprehensive oil and gas rules, is stepping down as director of the state Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

Website to focus on natural-gas dispute
David Hill, publisher of the website Colorado Energy News, is launching a new online publication aimed at becoming a clearinghouse for all sides in the debate over development of the nation's natural-gas resources.

State: Oil and gas spills have declined
RIFLE, Colorado — The frequency and number of spills and releases connected to the oil and gas industry dropped significantly in 2011 compared to 2010, a state official said on Thursday.

State identifies ways to improve public health, environment
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment identified 10 “winnable battles” that are key environmental and health issues. The CDPHE chose the issues because they are ones where progress can be made in the next three to five years, according to a press release from the department. The department will focus on clean air, clean water, [...]

Colorado's future in renewable energy dims after years of growth
About 1,200 wind turbines are spinning on Colorado's Eastern Plains, hundreds of acres of solar arrays are tilted skyward in the San Luis Valley and the roofs of more than 10,000 homes and businesses sport solar panels.

Stefanie Penn Spear: Grassroots Advocacy at its Best
The choice is ours. Do we want to continue to pollute the planet, kill ourselves and have no regard for anything wild, or will more people join the grassroots environmental movement and take a stand against corporations that put profits first?

Colorado River's fate gains ground in D.C.
When Zeke Hersh headed to Washington, D.C. for meetings on Monday and Tuesday, he wasn't sure what to expect. The owner of Frisco's Blue River Anglers joined a contingent of six who voiced the message of Protect the Flows, a brand-ne Copyright 2012 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News Colorado River ...