RBC | Here is an update on the state of the global climate. Over the past 25 years I have reported evidence that earth’s climate is changing and that the consequences are alarming. I have no reassurance to offer here. Consider this a reflection on human psychology and its failures. [Read More…]
Tag: Climate
Wolf Creek project secures River District grant
RBC I The Colorado River Water Conservation District board of directors approved a request to partially fund the permitting costs for a dam and reservoir project in northwest Colorado. The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District asked the River District for $3 million over three years for federal and state permit[Read More…]
Dept. of Ag accepting drought funding applications
RBC I Over the past several years, many farmers and ranchers have been affected by multi-year effects of a changing climate, including the 2018 drought and the 2019 freeze. After several years of unusual weather patterns, a warm spring, dry summer, and critically hot autumn further contributed to the 2020[Read More…]
The Colorado River is sending us a message
RBC I It feels like an apocalypse in the Southwest — wildfires, floods, drought, heat, smoke. This was not the norm when I moved to Colorado 35 years ago. Climate scientists may have predicted the arrival of these extreme events, but many admit their predictions have come true faster than[Read More…]
Letter: The air we breathe
When we were kids my grandmother used to remind us how lucky we were to live under Colorado blue skies. Azure blue, crystal clear. Sweet mountain air that with every deep breath made you feel vibrantly alive. Those days are gone. Lately you risk your health to go outside. Those[Read More…]
Climate accord: What’s next?
RBC I Well, before the final negotiations of the COP21 climate talks in Paris, business was already making a big difference on the ground. For the first time, superstar entrepreneurs showed up with plans to fund major initiatives.
February wetter than average
MEEKER — February precipitation at the plant center measured 1.18 inches and included 14.5 inches of snow.
No surprise: Moisture levels up
Special to the Herald Times RBC — The second snow survey of the winter was conducted Feb. 29 at the four snow survey sites in the upper White River Basin. The White River snow pack water equivalent (snow moisture) is 22 percent above last year at this time.
