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Imagine a Colorado without a brown cloud
Our communities have suffered for far too long because of Colorado’s failure to act on ozone pollution. Ozone is a major reason for the “brown cloud” that has hovered over Denver and the northern Front Range for generations. It can cause severe health impacts, including premature death, increased asthma attacks, shortness of breath and pain […]
A step forward for environmental justice in Colorado
This week — July 16-24 — is recognized locally and nationally as Latino Conservation Week. A tour of the state earlier this year exposed me to challenges faced by Latino families and individuals. Water quality is a major concern. Earlier this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency issued warnings about toxic PFAS. There are several chemicals […]
A new day for climate action in Colorado and the U.S.
Here in Colorado and across the United States, a new day for climate action is finally here. With President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, we have an administration that not only believes in the power of government to help people, but one that understands science matters when developing public health protections and recognizes […]