Chris Biddle
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For many of the almost six million refugees fleeing Ukraine, as well as for the millions of civilians still left in the country, something as basic as charging your cell phone can be a challenge. But a group of students and climate activists at Western Colorado University in Gunnison wants to help.
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As the US transitions away from coal, many communities are looking to tourism to fill the economic gap left behind by a shuttered industry. Many other communities, began that transition decades ago, and now are facing new challenges. As KBUT’s Christopher Biddle reports, there's a new initiative in the Colorado Legislature to rewrite some of the rules of the post-coal economy.
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The people of Crested Butte want their local government to be a leader in Climate change resilience. But some residents were not happy with the purchase of a new electric vehicle - a Tesla - for the local police. KBUT’s Christopher Biddle has this story on what might have caused the backlash.
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How do you solve America’s affordable housing crisis? Most people want to build their way out of the problem, but there are other ways to make homes more affordable. One of them is energy upgrades for homes, otherwise known as weatherization. And government weatherization efforts may have benefits beyond just housing. Advocates say they boost quality of life, promote climate resilience and save on the cost of housing. So why isn’t everyone doing it? KBUT’s Christopher Biddle has more.