May 9, 2025: A new tactic to slow climate change, controversial laws passed, new music festival, win a trip to Italy

A Colorado company finds an innovative way to make an industry greener — one that has a bigger climate footprint than the European Union. Then, what could change for you based on the laws Colorado passed in the legislative session that just wrapped. Also, there’s a brand new music festival you can look forward to, and you can enter to win a trip to Italy.This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Stephanie Wolf and Jon Pinnow. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.Email us at [email protected] Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Enter to win a six-day tour of Italy! The Colorado Capitol News Alliance reports on 101 bills that highlight the legislative session that just ended. CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on efforts to create greener steel. Get details on IndieVerse, coming in September.