Here’s what Colorado lawmakers did — and didn’t — do on climate and environmental issues this year

Here’s what Colorado lawmakers did — and didn’t — do on climate and environmental issues this year

Colorado lawmakers in this year’s session took on a wide variety of environmental issues, from the definition of clean energy to the fate of roaming bison. Legislators had to balance $1.2 billion in needed budget cuts with the necessities of preparing for a drier future — with the prospect of more extreme weather — and sustainably managing the lands, water and wildlife that define the state. Officials from Gov. Jared Polis’ administration cheere…