Fighting Climate Change - Conservation Colorado

CLIMATE & CLEAN ENERGY

Climate change is already impacting Colorado’s people, economy, wild places, and way of life. We’re seeing hotter temperatures and drier summers; larger, more devastating wildfires; and shorter winters.

We need to act on climate now to leave a legacy for future generations. In 2019, we worked to pass a suite of nationally leading climate policies, including Colorado’s Climate Action Plan. These policies set science-based, economy-wide goals for reducing carbon pollution and tackling climate change, making Colorado an environmental leader once again. Now it’s up to us to implement these policies in a just and equitable way. Cutting carbon pollution will mean healthier air, cleaner energy, and more sustainable transportation.

Leave a Better Future for the Next Generation

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What We Do

Pollution in our air is a threat to public health. By acting on climate, we can sharply reduce air pollutants like carbon, mercury, and sulfur dioxide. Doctors say this will dramatically reduce the rates of heart disease, asthma, respiratory diseases, and cancer — especially for children and seniors.

For the sake of future generations of Coloradans, we must prioritize clean air protections and climate action.

Combat Climate Change

We are leading the way toward strong climate policies at the state Capitol and throughout Colorado to cut carbon pollution and make our air healthier for generations to come.

Promote Clean Energy

Solar and wind power can fulfill our energy needs while boosting our economy and saving Colorado families money. We are working to accelerate the transition to clean energy, while ensuring that communities who are historically reliant on fossil fuels don’t get left behind.

Transform Our Transportation Sector

Transportation is one of the largest sources of carbon pollution and vehicle emissions endanger public health. We are working to reduce pollution from cars, trucks, and buses by supporting transportation solutions that are good for all Coloradans.

Move Beyond Dirty Fuels

Colorado’s history of fossil fuel production does not have to define its future. We work at the local, state, and national level to make sure that oil and gas development does not harm the health of our land, air, water, and communities.

Protect Air Quality

Throughout our state, Coloradans are breathing dirty air. We tackle the problem at its sources: electricity generation, transportation, industrial activity, and other sources that are harming our communities.

Colorado can lead the way

Colorado can — and must — be a leader in fighting climate change. Help us chart the path toward a clean energy future by donating today!

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STORIES

FROM THE FIELD

“It’s really important we address climate change before it’s too far gone and we don’t have a healthy community or a healthy environment to be living in anymore. We need to make a better future for everybody.”

Clare GallagherProfessional Ultra Runner

Our Victories

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

This bill drives innovation and thousands of megawatts of clean, renewable energy across our economy, creating good-paying jobs that cannot be outsourced, sending a signal to businesses that technologies to reduce emissions are worth the investment. It also improves our air quality and public health, especially in communities that are most impacted by climate change and air pollution.

Electric Vehicle Standards

Thanks to the leadership of Governors Hickenlooper and Polis, we were able to bring Advanced Clean Cars Standards to Colorado, the only Western state to adopt these rules that promote cleaner cars.

State Methane Regulations

We helped Colorado pass the strongest rules in the country for capturing methane from oil and gas operations, paving the way for federal standards that prevent waste and clean up our air.

Colorado Energy Plan

We brought public input to the Public Utilities Commission in favor of Xcel Energy’s Colorado Energy Plan, which will save energy customers $213 million and take two coal-fired power plants offline, while boosting renewable energy storage.

From The Blog

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Blog, Climate, Climate Action Plan, Climate Spotlight, Communities, Elections, Public Lands, Water

Leaving a Legacy for Future Generations: Why Coloradans Need a Climate Action Plan

Coloradans enjoy Colorado's outdoors hiking through grasslands.

Each year our stunning landscapes attract over 80 million visitors to our state.

April 24, 2019/by Asheton Gilbertson

Elections, Oil & Gas, Oil and Gas Feature, Press Release

Conservation Community Reacts to Gov. Polis Signing SB 19-181

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis signed SB 19-181, Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations.

April 16, 2019/by Press Team

Blog, Climate, Communities, Communities and Justice Feature, News, Transportation, Transportation Feature

5 Benefits of Colorado’s New Zero Emission Vehicle Program

EV charging with "Victory for Clean Air" ZEV Standard

Just last week, Colorado’s AQCC voted to adopt a Zero Emission Vehicle standard which will bring help Coloradans breathe easier and bring more EVs to CO.

August 21, 2019/by Asheton Gilbertson

Blog, Climate, COBA, COBA Spotlight, Communities, Outdoor Business Alliance, Public Lands

Flying Under the Radar: Why We Need to Protect Public Lands

Aerial view of hills and mountains near Salida.

Incredible wildlands are in jeopardy of being developed for oil, gas, and mineral extraction by the BLM – the very federal agency who manages them.

September 16, 2019/by Koki Atcheson