Now Is the Time to Unleash the Power of Clean Energy 6/26/2009

“Today, members of Congress have the opportunity to take an historic step toward a new clean energy economy and a healthy future by voting for the American Clean Energy and Security Act.” “While the dramatic shift we need in our energy policy and the dire scientific predictions regarding global warming demand that we do much more, the first step is always the hardest and Congress will be applauded for taking it today. We learn to walk before we can run; this historic act by Congress gets us up on our feet and heading toward a clean energy economy.

American Clean Energy and Security Act 6/19/2009

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.

The High Cost of Fossil Fuels 6/30/2009

America is at an energy crossroad. As a nation, we are dependent on fossil fuels at a time of growing demand and dwindling supply. Meanwhile, fossil fuel use continues to impose massive environmental and economic costs. Now our country must choose between paying to continue the status quo and investing in a new energy future.

Vision 2010 President Obama's Budget, Clean Energy and the Environment 4/22/2009

President Obama has in two short months set the nation in a new direction when it comes to transitioning to a clean energy economy, stopping global warming and protecting the environment. The president’s proposed federal budget makes clean energy and environmental protection cornerstones of his Fiscal Year 2010 (FY2010) budget

New frac'ing law aimed at greater 'transparency' 6/18/2009

Oil and gas industry officials say that proposed new federal legislation, aimed at requiring gas drilling companies to reveal the chemicals used in what is known as “frac'ing” or hydraulic fracturing, is not needed because there already are state regulations that cover the matter. But opponents say the state's rules are inadequate, and are supporting the legislation, recently introduced by U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette, Jared Polis, both Colorado Democrats, and two eastern legislators.

DeGette, Polis introduce legislation to protect drinking water from drilling pollution 6/10/2009

Ron Milhorn of KMTS interviews Environment Colorado's Matt Garrington on the Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act sponsored by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette and U.S. Rep. Jared Polis.

On eve of signing deadline, Ritter OKs bills for truckers, movies, restaurants 6/04/2009

Colorado truckers, film-industry workers and restaurateurs are among those expected to benefit from a slew of bills signed into law Thursday by Gov. Bill Ritter. But economic developers and investors must continue to wait to see if the governor will come to their aid before Friday’s deadline to sign or veto legislation. Ritter began the day at the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado Center in downtown Denver, signing three bills that he said will continue to build the state’s “New Energy Economy.”