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In many regions, human–water systems are already in a post-crisis state of failure. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

A water ‘win-win’ in Colorado? Not so fast

A plan to export water from the San Luis Valley to the Denver Metro area is met with defiance

The Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 (2024) decriminalised private use, but is inadequate regarding the regulation of the broader recreational environment.. Photo: Supplied

High on cannabis tax revenues

The legalisation of marijuana in Colorado has proved a welcome boost for the state’s coffers.

Marijuana users are hoping other US states will follow Colorado and Washington by legalising recreational pot shops.

NYE high: US counts down hours to legalise pot shops

From January 1, cannabis growers can legally trade marijuana in parts of the United States. The legalisation of pot is expected to boost US tourism.

The shooting occurred in a cinema in Aurora

Families of murdered Colorado theatre-goers to be compensated

The families of 12 people killed in July in a movie theatre massacre will receive $220000 each from a special relief fund.

James Eagan Holmes

Aurora ‘Batman’ shooter in first court appearance

The man accused of killing 12 people in a shooting rampage at a midnight showing of the new Batman film in Denver has made his first court appearance.

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ film poster
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Fourteen killed in shooting rampage at Batman premiere

A masked gunman has shot and killed 14 people, wounding 50 others at a showing of the new Batman film at a Denver movie theatre in the US.

Colorado lights up debate by blazing regulatory trail

Among the US states with medical marijuana, Colorado stands out because it has chosen to develop a comprehensive system to regulate marijuana.

Landis fights positive dope test

Tour de France winner Floyd Landis asked the United States Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) on Monday to throw out the positive doping test that tainted his cycling triumph two months…