Inaugural “Colorado Public Lands Day” Festivities Announced
Highlights include dozens of events across the state, eight special beers, appearances by elected officials.
Entries by Angela Simental
Statement on the Cause of Firestone Home Explosion
News is breaking that the tragic accident in Firestone, where two people were killed in a home explosion, was caused by natural gas leaking from a cut flow line.
Ten of the Best Signs from the People’s Climate March in Denver
The People’s Climate March on April 29th was a record-breaking day of action for the climate.
A Look at Six Recent Oil and Gas Disasters in Colorado
The recent home explosion in Firestone is a wake-up call.
People’s Climate March on Denver Draws Thousands Despite Snow
Despite snow and cold, thousands of Coloradans who believe that climate change is real and that our elected officials must take immediate action to address it.
Conservation Colorado Expresses Disappointment With Senate Republicans for Killing Transportation Funding Bill
This evening the Colorado state Senate Finance Committee voted down HB-1242, a bipartisan transportation funding bill.
In the Face of Attacks From Trump, Colorado Businesses Ask Sen. Cory Gardner to Stand Up for our Lands
There have been several recent attacks from Washington, D.C. on Colorado’s public lands and waters.
Conservation Colorado Condemns Trump Attack on Colorado National Monuments
President Trump is expected to sign an Executive Order on Wednesday that would require a “review” of national parks and monuments.
Diverse Groups Support Bill to Fund Testing for Lead in Colorado Schools
The Colorado House Education Committee is taking testimony this afternoon on HB 1306, a bill that would provide funds for Colorado schools to voluntarily test for lead in their drinking water.
Why Trump’s Executive Order on Climate Won’t Stop Colorado’s Progress
President Trump recently signed an executive order to roll back the Clean Power Plan, along with a host of other Obama-era policies designed to protect our health and environment from climate change.
