# EV battery disposal challenges; underage scooter injuries; more pay for cafeteria workers

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Podcast: [Colorado Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-today-7218682)
Published: 2026-06-08T11:00:00+00:00
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More electric vehicles on roads is good for the climate, but it could also be a future headache for junk lots. Then, rental scooters are proving a little too tempting to underage riders in Denver. And, Colorado’s cafeteria workers could finally see a little extra cheddar in their paychecks, years after voters approved it. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org . Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: Welcome to CPR's 'Who's Gonna Govern?' podcast CPR’s Sam Brasch on the law to boost EV battery recycling CPR’s Haylee May on the pay boost coming to Colorado cafeteria workers This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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