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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Mapping the Seafloor for a Greener Future

Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac

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Jan 10 2026WEATHER

Boulder County's Unusual Winter: Warm Days and Scarce Snow

Boulder County's winter has been anything but typical this year. Instead of the usual cold and snowy days, residents have been experiencing unusually warm temperatures and a noticeable lack of snowfall. This shift is not just a local oddity but is part of a broader weather pattern affecting the enti

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Jan 08 2026WEATHER

Boulder County's Winter Whisper: A Light Dusting Ahead

Boulder County is in for a gentle snowfall, but don't expect a winter wonderland just yet. The National Weather Service predicts a modest one to four inches of snow from Thursday into Friday morning. Longmont, however, might barely notice the change, with less than half an inch expected. The temper

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Jan 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Are Whales Paying the Price?

Offshore wind projects are booming, but at what cost to marine life? A group called Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) thinks these projects are causing more harm to whales and dolphins than anyone realizes. They say the loud noises from building and running wind farms can mess up these animals' hear

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Boulder Community Health: Putting Community First

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a hospital that's been around for a long time. It's been serving the area since 1922. It's the only hospital in Boulder and a big health care provider in Boulder County. BCH is a nonprofit, which means it doesn't have shareholders. Instead, the community is its focu

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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

Ancient Underwater Secrets Revealed Off France's Coast

Off the coast of Brittany, France, a team of divers stumbled upon something extraordinary. They found a massive wall, hidden underwater for thousands of years. This wall is not just old; it's ancient, dating back to around 5, 800 to 5, 300 BC. That's right, we're talking about a time when people wer

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Dec 09 2025OPINION

Boulder's Vote for a Stronger Tomorrow

Boulder's recent vote to keep a special sales tax going forever is a big deal. This tax helps pay for important stuff like roads, parks, and safety. It's not just about fixing potholes or building new trails. It's about making sure Boulder stays a great place to live for years to come. People had t

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Nov 03 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Face of Office Supplies: What's Happening to Office Depot and OfficeMax?

Office Depot and OfficeMax, two big names in office supplies, are shutting down almost 100 more stores. This is not just a recent thing. It has been going on for a while. The company that owns them, ODP Corporation, has been struggling. This is because people are buying things online more often. The

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Oct 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unseen Chemicals: The Hidden Threat in Oil Platform Water Dumps

Offshore oil platforms release a lot of water back into the sea. This water can contain chemicals that don't break down easily. These persistent chemicals can harm the environment for a long time. Scientists needed a better way to find out what's in this water and how dangerous it is. They came up

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Oct 25 2025CRIME

A Fresh Start: Boulder County's New Approach to Sentencing

Boulder County has opened a new facility that looks and feels like a college dorm. It has bunk beds, shared bathrooms, and common areas. The goal is to make life better for people serving alternative sentences and to improve public safety. The facility is named after former Sheriff Joe Pelle, who w

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