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American Clean Energy and Security Act

By gclark - 2009-06-19 The good news is that we have a chance to stop global warming in its tracks. The American Clean Energy and Security Act, the first ever comprehensive energy bill to put America on a path to reducing global warming pollution is about to hit the floor of the House. The bill sets a solid cap on global warming pollution and establishes a sound framework to repower America on a clean energy foundation.

2009 Colorado Legislative Session

By gclark - 2009-05-14 Ah, thank god the session has ended! If you read Susan Greene's column in the Denver Post last week [http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_12281752] you're probably groaning right now saying "oh great, one more person complaining about one of the greatest privileges that there is— actively participating in democracy." And yes, Greene has a point, but so do all of the lobbyists and lawmakers who streamed out of the capitol on Wednesday like high school students who finally passed finals... this was a tough session.

Happy Earth Day

By gclark - 2009-04-22 Like a fresh spring breeze, change has come to Washington. For the first time, we are celebrating Earth Day with a real opportunity to combat global warming. President Obama has called on Congress to work with him to combat global warming by harnessing the power of clean energy to transform our economy.

Fire in the water

By mgarrington - 2009-03-23 Some things just shouldn’t be tolerated. A few days ago a story broke about a Fort Lupton-area family who could light their tap water on fire. The reason … pollution from a nearby natural gas well.

FASTER

By mgarrington - 2009-03-01 Just two and a half years after stepping into office, Gov. Ritter signed a bill into law that was 17 years overdue.

House Passes Economic Recovery Package

By ecoffman - 2009-01-29 Congress took the first step down the road to a new clean energy economy for America.

Transition of Power

By ecoffman - 2009-01-20 President Obama has made it clear that repowering America is the path to revitalizing the American dream.

Challenges for our next U.S. Senator

By mgarrington - 2009-01-19 Governor Ritter has appointed Michael Bennet as a replacement for Interior Secretary-nominee Ken Salazar. The former Denver Public Schools Superintendent has been a leader in education, and we anticipate that his outside of the box thinking will help bring needed change to Washington.

What the frack?

By mgarrington - 2008-12-01 “What the frack?” The gas industry must be living in outer space claiming that fluids laced with cancer-causing chemicals used in “fracing” are safe.

Environment Colorado Works to Stop "Drill Baby Drill"

By khay - 2008-09-09 Congress will debate new energy legislation this week, and there will be a strong push by some to "Drill Baby Drill." Environment Colorado and Environment America will be working hard to push for better, more sensible solutions to our energy crisis.

Help us Save the Ales

By khay - 2008-06-04 Join Environment Colorado and Drinking Liberally in a fun night of raising a glass to help stop global warming and "Save the Ales."

Solar Home Finance has Its Day in the Sun

By khay - 2008-05-27 Like the morning sun, the victories for our Go Solar campaign keep on rising.

Colorado Experts Testify on Global Warming

By khay - 2008-04-10 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.

Mining exploration kept â€œtop secretâ€

By Matt Garrington - 2008-04-03 Petty politics trumped reason and the environment today as House Bill 1165 was voted down on Wednesday (4/1) in the Colorado House Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee. Our legislature failed to lift the veil of secrecy that surrounds mining, and we're disappointed in those representatives who sided with the mining industry over Coloradans and our environment.

Ritter introduces critical plan to slash CO2 emissions

By Matt Baker - 2007-11-06 Yesterday, Governor Ritter released his Climate Change Action Plan that calls for an overall reduction in ColoradoÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s global warming pollution 20% below 2005 levels by 2020 and 80% by 2050.

Fight Global Warming Invest In Clean Energy Event

By Matt Baker - 2007-10-26 If we can put a man on the moon we can beat Global Warming. Congressman Jay Inslee and Bracken Hendricks recently wrote a book that outlines a critical strategy in overcoming Global Warming. They are speaking at the Tattered Cover this weekend so check it out.

Colorado Utility Denied Air Permit for 1400 Megawatt Coal Plant

By Matt Baker - 2007-10-18 Tri-State Generation and Transmission (Westminster, CO) who provides power to 44 rural electric cooperatives in 4 states, was denied a crucial Air Permit needed to begin construction on a 1400 MW facility.

Al Gore Wins Nobel Peace Prize

By Matt Baker - 2007-10-12 Environment Colorado congratulates former Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on receiving this yearâ€™s Nobel Peace Prize. We also thank them for their years of work and public education about the dangers presented by Global Warming.

Climate Panel Sets a Goal

By Matt Baker - 2007-09-13 The Rocky Mountain Climate Organization's Climate Panel set a goal for reducing Global Warming Pollution by 20% by 2020 and 80% by 2050. While this did not go as far as many of us wanted in the 2020 time frame it is a step forward.

Why we care about new coal plants

By Matt Baker - 2007-09-07 There are two critical aspects of dealing with Global Warming if we are to stabilize carbon emissions. The first is to begin to get us on the road to the New Energy Future. That involves doing the research on clean technologies, creating markets and developing the infrastructure for the new energy economy. The second is to stop investing in and subsidizing the biggest emitters of carbon dioxide.

What's the Matter in Kansas?

By Matt Baker - 2007-08-31 What do Truman Capote, the Governor of Kansas, and Loretta Lynn have in common? Holcomb Kansas, that is the answer, but why should an Environment Colorado member care?

Some surprising tips on reducing global warming

By Matt Baker - 2007-08-20 Today I googled "global warming tips" to find a list of simple ways that each of us can help reduce our global warming pollution. I found a lot of things that most of us already know about...replacing light bulbs, carpooling, turning down the thermostat, etc. But I wanted to share with you a couple of tips that I found that I hadn't heard before.

Can't stand the heat?

By Matt Baker - 2007-08-14 Yesterday the Denver Metro area topped out at 99 degrees setting an all time record. While any particularly hot day may have nothing to do with Global Warming, the planet is getting warmer and that is affecting our weather.

Oil and Gas Income Study - Not all it's cracked up to be.

By Matt Baker - 2007-08-07 A recent report released by the School of Mines and Booz Allen Hamilton Consulting would lead Coloradoans to believe that the Oil and Gas industry is the largest industry in the state. The report states that this industry provides $22.9 billion dollars of economic output, supports 70,000 jobs, and generates over $1,500 in taxes. While the Oil and Gas industry is certainly a key factor in Coloradoâ€™s economy â€“ it is by no means the largest. In fact, Retirees actually contribute more to personal income; 23% of the total personal income in Colorado vs. the 1.6% from the oil and gas industry.

Who pays for Sprawl?

By Matt Baker - 2007-07-27 To expand, or not to expand â€“ that is the question, or is it? When contemplating growth, expansion is assumed. Adding more people to the Denver Metro Region has inevitably led to a greater amount of land experiencing urban development. But is this the best way for the Region to grow? Perhaps communities should be asking HOW we can grow so as to minimize costs and maintain Coloradoâ€™s exquisite quality of life.

Expanding the Denver Growth Area

Why is the State Land Board Increasing our Transportation costs?

By Matt Baker - 2007-07-13 There is a battle brewing inside the Denver Council of Regional Governments around expanding the urban growth boundary. Jefferson, Douglas, Adams and Arapahoe county, want to be able to develop more unincorporated areas. They are united against the regions cities who make the case we should focus development in the already developed areas.

Solar Hot Water

By Matt Baker - 2007-07-08 One issue that didn't quite make it onto the bandwagon of last spring's slew of legislation was Solar Thermal, specifically solar hot water heaters. Solar hot water systems are a technology that offer an excellent opportunity to reduce our use of conventional fuels such as propane and natural gas, save consumers money, and protect our environment.

Live Earth in Boulder and Denver

By Matt Baker - 2007-07-05 This Saturday, global warming is going to be the talk of the town. In fact, it's going to be the talk of the world as the Live Earth concerts - spanning 24 hours and all seven continents - turns the eyes of the world toward action on global warming.

Colorado Needs a New Impact Fee on Oil and Gas

By Matt Baker - 2007-07-02 Last week, State Senator Josh Penry and Assemblyman Al White proposed a creating a 'Permanent Fund' to be used for higher education. The Fund would come from the state's share of the royalties from oil and gas development in the Roan Plateau. We don't believe we need to rush development of the Roan, but the Penry/White proposal raises some very important issues.

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