Coloradans deserve to know the dangers of the fuels we burn, and current legislature would readily remind us

Coloradans deserve to know the dangers of the fuels we burn, and current legislature would readily remind us

As a 20 year old extremely concerned about my future, and as an organizer with Mi Familia Vota, an organization working to advocate for those who are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation, I see an urgent need for the passage of House Bill 1277, also known as the Increasing Transparency – Impact of Fossil Fuels bill. Even as our climate rapidly changes and our air quality worsens, most people aren’t aware of the effects of bur…

In Colorado, Gas for Cars Could Soon Come With a Warning Label

Like labels on cigarettes, opponents say fossil fuel warnings could change attitudes. Others call it gasoline “shaming.” The post In Colorado, Gas for Cars Could Soon Come With a Warning Label appeared first on .

Colorado sued over midstream emissions rule as oil industry pushes back on state limits

Western Colorado oil companies have filed a lawsuit challenging a first-in-the-nation emissions rule, just as President Trump calls for states to ease restrictions on fossil fuel production.Sharon Udasin reports for The Hill.In short:The West Slope Oil & Gas Association is suing the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission over its Midstream Oil and Gas Rule, which mandates significant emissions cuts by 2030.The rule, effective since February, ta…

Colorado residents now have a way to ‘see’ the toxic emissions they live with » Yale Climate Connections

High-tech camera reveals the pollutants spewing into the atmosphere, providing evidence for the state to investigate gas and oil operators. The post Colorado residents now have a way to ‘see’ the toxic emissions they live with appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.