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Hello people of Boulder! Here's some news you can use today!

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Here are the top stories today in Boulder:

  1. UN report says the planet is on path to becoming unlivable. A stark warning from scientists from the United Nations. The study warni that temperatures may go beyond a key danger point unless there's a worldwide cut in greenhouse emissions faster than previously committed. (US News)
  2. Underpass construction at 30th and Colorado still isn't finished. The date for completing the $16 million project of the two underpasses at 30th Street and Colorado Avenue has officially been pushed back to January 2023. (CO Daily)
  3. BioMed said as part of its purchase, it's 'going to amp up community involvement.' BioMed announced this week that it had acquired Flatiron Park, a one-million-square-foot business park. (Patch)
  4. Superior said it is taking steps to improve water quality after the Marshall Fire. The Superior Board of Trustees voted Monday to fix issues with the town's water supply. Since the fire in December, residents have been complaining the town's drinking water tastes like smoke. (Yahoo)
  5. Louisville City Council ditches green building code for Marshall Fire victims. Residents felt the clean energy measures would increase the cost to rebuild. In a separate ordinance, council eliminated the city's requirement for sprinkler systems in new single family and townhouses. (7News)

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Today in Boulder:

  • Conference on World Affairs: The four-day event kicks off today. (CWA)
  • Boulder Chamber Running Club: Boulder Chamber (7 a.m.)
  • Baby Time: at George Reynolds Library. (10:15 a.m.)
  • Fire HazMat Ops: Lefthand Fire Protection District. (6 p.m.)
  • Library Commission Meeting: Boulder Public Library. (6 p.m.)
  • Things to do at CU: Week of April 4. (CU Independent)

From my notebook:

  • Participate in paid research at CU Boulder. (CU Today)
  • Outdoor dining in Boulder is back! (Patch)
  • University of Colorado planning to events to coincide with National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Boulder Daily Camera)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you all first thing on Thursday morning with another fresh edition of the Boulder Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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