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Environment America launches campaign for clean energy, green economy 5/07/2008

Environment America announced a $5.8 million 27 state campaign to focus attention on emerging opportunities to support clean energy that will help solve America’s energy problems while giving a boost to the economy and taking a bite out of our global warming problem.

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.

Senate passes bill to protect land and water from uranium pollution 4/30/2008

Colorado State Senate passes the Land & Water Stewardship Bill, House Bill 1161, to protect Colorado's land, water, and communities from uranium mining pollution.

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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.

The Clean Cars Program: How States Are Driving Cuts in Global Warming Pollution 11/21/2007

Rising global temperatures, unpredictable weather and alarming scientific predictions have led to increasing public concern about the impacts of global warming on the environment, health and society. But while the Bush administration continues to resist efforts to reduce global warming pollution, many states are taking effective actions to address the threat—including the adoption of the “Clean Cars Program,” which sets limits on global warming pollution from cars, light trucks and SUVs.

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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.

Read the Summer 2007 Environment Colorado Newsletter