Episode

Denver has a plan to heat and cool buildings without fossil fuels. It involves … sewage?

Podcast: Morning Edition
Published: May 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 224
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Summary

Like many cities, Denver's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is its buildings. Heating and cooling skyscrapers requires a lot of fossil fuels. Now, the city is trying a surprising solution.