The New Mining Boom: Save Our Wild Lands

Progress for a green economy in 2008 Leg. Session 5/07/2008

Solar energy, healthy rivers, and smart growth were identified as the major environmental accomplishments during this year's 2008 legislative session.

Colorado Experts Testify on Global Warming 4/10/2008

As several experts made clear in testifying in support of House Bill 1164, Colorado's future is in gold- the gold of clean, abundant energy supplied from the sun.

A Blueprint for Action: Meeting Colorado’s Goals for Reducing Global Warming Pollution 12/18/2007

Governor Bill Ritter recently announced a goal of reducing Colorado’s global warming pollution by 20 percent below 2005 levels by 2020 and by 80 percent by 2050. Colorado has already taken some initial steps toward cutting global warming pollution by increasing our use of renewable resources such as wind and solar power.

When It Rains, It Pours 12/05/2007

Scientists expect that global warming will cause a variety of changes to precipitation patterns in the United States. Many areas will receive increased amounts of rain and snow over the course of a year; some areas will receive less. But scientists expect that, all across the coun­try, the rainstorms and snowstorms that do occur will be more intense – increasing the risk of flooding and other impacts.

Uranium isn't worth the gamble 5/02/2008

Environment Colorado's Field Director Matt Garrington and CD4 District Leader Angie Blattner write on uranium impacts in northern Colorado and the need to reform the federal 1872 mining law.

Here comes the sun: Solar energy measure goes to Senate 4/21/2008

Article about HB 1164 "New Solar Energy Technologies" and its benefits for clean energy and addressing global warming pollution

Morning Magazine: Pharmaceuticals in America's drinking water 4/18/2008

Interview on pharmaceuticals in America's drinking water with John Rumpler, federal environmental policy analyst for Environment Colorado.