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CU Boulder study claims social distancing saved 800,000 lives before vaccines became available
As infections four years ago from a novel virus rapidly circulated across the country and states began enforcing shutdowns to prevent its spread, it was then unknown how much changing American’s behaviors could thwart the disease. A new study suggests social distancing helped prevent 800,000 COVID-19 deaths before a...
Geothermal heat pumps: Another way to electrify your Boulder home, but cost may outweigh benefits for most
Homeowners nationwide are turning to climate-friendly ways to heat and cool their homes, moving away from gas furnaces in record numbers. Boulder County is also embracing this trend. Last year, over 250 Boulder residents installed electric heating with air-source heat pumps through the county’s rebate program. Yet a more energy-efficient,...
Boulder High School graduates say they’re not scared of success when starting next chapter of life
More than 450 Boulder High School seniors walked into the CU Events Center, 950 Regent Drive, Sunday morning as students, and left as alumni. The 2024 graduating class of Boulder High School looked back on their accomplishments as they attended graduation and walked across the stage to receive their diplomas on Sunday.
Boulder City Council says no to gas-powered lawn equipment regulations for now
The Boulder City Council on May 16 decided against pursuing new regulations on gas-powered leaf blowers and other landscaping tools, at least for the next year or so. Gas-powered landscaping equipment is harmful to air quality and the health of workers. It is also noisy. But city officials recommended against new rules, including a previously considered gas-powered leaf blower sales ban, citing equity concerns. Some businesses would be able to afford new electric equipment, while others might not, city officials suggested. Approximately 80% of the lawn care workforce in Boulder County is Hispanic, according to city officials.
Champs at last: Erie boys lax dominates 4A state title game
DENVER — For each of the past few years, Erie boys lacrosse teetered just on the precipice of Class 4A state championship glory. Every year, the Tigers always fell just short. On Monday night at DU’s Peter Barton Stadium, during an electric affair, the top-seeded Tigers finally got the...
May 20, 2024: DiStefano on evolution of higher education; Remembering a pedestrian safety champion
May 20, 2024: DiStefano on evolution of higher education; Remembering a pedestrian safety champion. 50 years after first arriving at CU Boulder, Philip DiStefano reflects on a long career in higher education. He's spent 50 years at the University of Colorado Boulder, including the last 15 as chancellor. Now Phil...
Millionaires for vacant concrete pads
A new group, Protect Boulder Civic Space (PBCS) group, has sprung up to oppose development of the 11,000-square-foot Civic Use Pad attached to the St Julien Hotel. As I wrote to Boulder’s Planning Board in April, interest in protecting the Civic Use Pad is not a grassroots movement but a carefully choreographed opposition strategy involving legal and public relations professionals acting on behalf of wealthy neighboring property owners.
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