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Boulder Takes on Big Oil: Colorado Supreme Court Reviews Landmark Climate Lawsuit Aimed at Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy

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Boulder, Colo. – In a bold legal move, Boulder and Boulder County took major fossil fuel companies to court in 2018, seeking to hold them accountable for their contributions to climate change. The lawsuit directly targets giants Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy, accusing them of exacerbating environmental impacts including wildfires, floods, and extensive road damage throughout the region. This legal challenge is a pioneer of its kind, with Boulder and Boulder County arguing that the effects of climate change have imposed substantial financial burdens on their administrations, largely due to increased disaster mitigation and repair … Read more

University of Colorado Boulder Sued for Suppression of Student’s Free Speech in Music Program

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Boulder, CO – A conflict over free speech rights has erupted at the University of Colorado Boulder following allegations of censorship within one of its choral programs. A lawsuit filed recently asserts that a junior student, involved in the university’s choral activities, had been unfairly censored over costume disagreements that appeared to stem from religious beliefs. According to the lawsuit, the incident that sparked the controversy occurred during a scheduled performance where the choral ensemble was expected to wear robes typically associated with the concert’s religiously themed music. The student, whose identity has been withheld, … Read more

Boulder Court Backs Decision to End Longmont Conservation Easement, Dismisses Local Group’s Appeal

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Longmont, CO — A recent ruling by a Boulder District Court judge reaffirmed the decision to conditionally terminate a conservation easement in Longmont, marking the culmination of a heated legal battle. In November, Judge Michael T. Kotlarczyk endorsed the controversial decision originally made by the Board of County Commissioners in August 2023. This judicial approval dismissed an appeal from the local advocacy group Keep Airport Road Environmental and Safe, which has vehemently opposed the termination of this easement. Members of the group have voiced concerns over the potential environmental and community impacts of the decision. … Read more

FAA Insists Boulder Keep Municipal Airport Open, Cites Decades-Old Federal Funding Agreements

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BOULDER, Colo. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has intensified its legal stance, insisting that Boulder City must keep its municipal airport operational indefinitely, due to agreements tied to federal funding received in the past. This development comes as the FAA filed a dismissal motion on Nov. 1, opposing Boulder’s lawsuit which challenges this mandate and seeks to potentially close Boulder Municipal Airport by 2040. The crux of the dispute hinges on whether the acceptance of federal grants by Boulder decades ago obligates the city to maintain the airport’s operations indefinitely. This question emerged from … Read more