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Colorado Activists Cry Foul Over Trump’s Clean Water Act Rollback

Colorado Activists Cry Foul Over Trump’s Clean Water Act Rollback

By Chase WoodruffApril 28, 2020

“What it really does is put irresponsible developers and polluters in the driver’s seat.”

American Lung Association Flunks Denver on Air Quality — Again

American Lung Association Flunks Denver on Air Quality — Again

By Chase WoodruffApril 21, 2020

Yet another report finds that Denver’s progress on air quality has stalled.

Regulators Fine Oil Company $18.25 Million for Deadly Firestone Blast

Regulators Fine Oil Company $18.25 Million for Deadly Firestone Blast

By Chase WoodruffApril 13, 2020

“Unfortunately, we cannot change the past, but we can make the future safer.”

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Colorado Officials Slam Trump’s Rollback of Clean-Car Standards

Colorado Officials Slam Trump’s Rollback of Clean-Car Standards

By Chase WoodruffMarch 31, 2020

Amid a worsening pandemic, Trump’s war on science-based climate regulations continues.

Suncor Refinery Reports Another Malfunction, Chemical Release

Suncor Refinery Reports Another Malfunction, Chemical Release

By Chase WoodruffMarch 17, 2020

The “catalyst release” seems virtually identical to a December 11 incident.

Colorado Regulators Seek $18.25 Million Penalty for Firestone Explosion

Colorado Regulators Seek $18.25 Million Penalty for Firestone Explosion

By Chase WoodruffMarch 12, 2020

“How do you put a price on human life?”

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Democrats Advance Bill to Limit Suncor Emissions, Improve Monitoring

Democrats Advance Bill to Limit Suncor Emissions, Improve Monitoring

By Chase WoodruffMarch 10, 2020

“Commerce City has to be heard. They cannot continue to breathe in this air and not know what’s in it.”

BLM Relocation Still a Mess, Government Report Finds

BLM Relocation Still a Mess, Government Report Finds

By Chase WoodruffMarch 9, 2020

The BLM’s move to Grand Junction continues to draw criticism.

Colorado Health Department Settles With Suncor Over Refinery Violations

Colorado Health Department Settles With Suncor Over Refinery Violations

By Chase WoodruffMarch 6, 2020

“The underlying message is clear, Suncor needs to do much better.”

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Lincoln Park Reopens in Front of Colorado Capitol

Lincoln Park Reopens in Front of Colorado Capitol

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 6, 2020

The park had been closed since January 15.

Broomfield Votes to Put the Brakes on Jefferson Parkway

Broomfield Votes to Put the Brakes on Jefferson Parkway

By Patricia CalhounMarch 2, 2020

Where will the road by Rocky Flats go from here?

Colorado Is Way Off Track on Greenhouse Gas Targets, Report Finds

Colorado Is Way Off Track on Greenhouse Gas Targets, Report Finds

By Chase WoodruffFebruary 18, 2020

Colorado air-quality regulators have a lot of work to do.

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Denver City Council Considering Further Ban of Plastic (Straws!), Polystyrene

Denver City Council Considering Further Ban of Plastic (Straws!), Polystyrene

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghFebruary 13, 2020

Kendra Black is leading the charge.

Activists Want Penalties Levied on Oil Companies After Tax Audit

Activists Want Penalties Levied on Oil Companies After Tax Audit

By Chase WoodruffFebruary 4, 2020

“It does not come as a surprise that the oil and gas industry continuously fails to obey our rules and laws.”

How Denver and Colorado Are Preparing for 2020’s First Big Snow

How Denver and Colorado Are Preparing for 2020’s First Big Snow

By Michael RobertsFebruary 3, 2020

There’s high pressure on government agencies and school districts.

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Americans Did One Billion Fewer Things Outside in 2018 Than in 2008

Americans Did One Billion Fewer Things Outside in 2018 Than in 2008

By Hannah GartnerJanuary 31, 2020

In discussions that could easily have avoided talking about climate change and sustainability, panelists used these topics to frame the discussion.

Activists File Initiative to Ban Oil and Gas Drilling in Denver

Activists File Initiative to Ban Oil and Gas Drilling in Denver

By Chase WoodruffJanuary 29, 2020

There’s no fracking planned in Denver anytime soon, but activists want to keep it that way.

Denver’s Progress on Air Pollution Has Stalled, Report Finds

Denver’s Progress on Air Pollution Has Stalled, Report Finds

By Chase WoodruffJanuary 28, 2020

“Ozone is decreasing, but that decrease is plateauing.”

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Colorado Regulators Short on Funding Amid Climate, Clean-Air Push

Colorado Regulators Short on Funding Amid Climate, Clean-Air Push

By Chase WoodruffJanuary 23, 2020

“We’re seeing a significant gap between our capability and what the public is demanding.”

Colorado Democrats Introduce Bill to Raise Fines on Polluters

Colorado Democrats Introduce Bill to Raise Fines on Polluters

By Chase WoodruffJanuary 20, 2020

“Every person that lives in this state has a right to clean air and clean water.”

Suncor Is Very Sorry for Raining Chemical Dust on Commerce City

Suncor Is Very Sorry for Raining Chemical Dust on Commerce City

By Chase WoodruffDecember 30, 2019

The Commerce City oil refinery won’t fully reopen for at least another few days.

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The Ten Biggest Colorado Environmental Stories of 2019

The Ten Biggest Colorado Environmental Stories of 2019

By Chase WoodruffDecember 25, 2019

There was something in the air in 2019.

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