Education
Literacy program empowers young people to author their own story
Brink Literacy Project expands its Frames Comic Program to justice-impacted youth in east Denver.
Lake Geneva Region
Host Jeff Wilson goes on a European road trip in a battery-powered electric vehicle. Along the way, he follows a food trail of local delights, experiences a range of eco-accommodations, rides solar-powered cable cars and ferries and uncovers cutting-edge eco-practices. Real Electric Adventures shows just how fun eco-travel can be and models ways to reduce tourism’s carbon footprint.
Lake Geneva Region
Season 1 Episode 105 | 26m 46s | CC
Shifting into cultural high gear, Jeff takes on the Lake Geneva region, hub of world leaders and scenic splendor. He marvels at Roman ruins, surveys a butterfly sanctuary, e-bikes through organic vineyards, and samples sheep’s milk ice cream. Jeff learns about exciting efforts to solve global problems, such as a “garbage truck” in space and the inventive “Youth for Soap” recycling program.
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From the desert to downtown Grand Junction, a veteran finds stable housing
After living in a camper in the desert for a year, Dave Like was eligible for an apartment from Catholic Outreach, a long-running organization in town that helps people experiencing homelessness. He was approved for the place, and felt like he could start living again.
Science & Environment
In Colorado, a marriage of solar energy and farming provides a model for a more sustainable future
This year delivered Denver’s second hottest summer on record. As temperatures rise, agrivoltaics could provide a blueprint for how farmers can adapt.
