Trump’s Dirty Energy Agenda Comes to a Colorado Forest

Expanding one coal mine would emit enough methane to undo half of Colorado’s work to prevent methane pollution.
June 29, 2017/by Angela Simental

The First-Ever Colorado Public Lands Day Was A Wild Success!

The first-ever Colorado Public Lands Day was celebrated this weekend with 137 events across the state.
May 22, 2017/by Angela Simental

Gov. Hickenlooper Urged to Accept Appeals Court Decision that Puts Public Health and Safety First

Two of the state’s leading environmental advocacy groups today called upon Governor Hickenlooper to accept the court’s decision in Martinez v. Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and not appeal the case.
May 15, 2017/by Angela Simental

Victories and Disappointments for Conservation in the 2017 Legislative Session

As the 2017 Colorado state legislative session comes to a close, Conservation Colorado celebrated seven victories but also lamented several important bills that were killed or left on the cutting room floor by the state Senate.
May 10, 2017/by Angela Simental

Conservation Colorado Expresses Elation at Rejection of Methane Rule Repeal, Deep Disappointment With Senator Cory Gardner

In a huge win for the environment and the “resistance” against the Trump agenda, the vote to move forward with repealing a rule protecting air quality from oil and gas development just failed in the U.S. Senate.
May 10, 2017/by Angela Simental

Public Health and Environmental Groups Praise Passage of Bill to Help Schools Test for Lead

The Colorado state legislature today passed HB 1306, a bill that would provide funds for Colorado schools to voluntarily test for lead in their drinking water.
May 10, 2017/by Angela Simental

Conservation Colorado Praises Passage of Energy Efficiency Bill

The Colorado state Senate just passed HB 1227, a bill to extend a successful energy efficiency program, on a 21-14 vote.
May 10, 2017/by Angela Simental

Inaugural “Colorado Public Lands Day” Festivities Announced

Highlights include dozens of events across the state, eight special beers, appearances by elected officials.
May 8, 2017/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.
May 3, 2017/by Angela Simental
Protesters hold signs demanding climate action now

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.
May 2, 2017/by Angela Simental

A Look at Six Recent Oil and Gas Disasters in Colorado

The recent home explosion in Firestone is a wake-up call.
May 1, 2017/by Angela Simental

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.
April 29, 2017/by Angela Simental