Author: Jared Wright
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CO2 emissions at lowest levels in decades in the U.S.
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The United States has seen a dramatic decrease in carbon dioxide emissions over the past decade due to the increased use of natural gas, according to federal government data. A U.S. Energy Information Agency report from April said that U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions fell nearly 2 percent in 2016, after dropping 2.7 percent between 2014…
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Experts: Fracking is safe
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Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” has been a hot topic in Colorado for the last few years, but policy and energy industry experts worry that information overload has left much of the public confused about what is fact and what is fiction. “There are a lot of misconceptions out there,” says Kelly Sloan, Energy Policy Fellow…
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SPONSORED CONTENT: U.S. shale boom offers security advantages
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The shale energy boom, which launched the United States to top spot in the world in terms of natural gas production, is presenting significant national security impacts, energy experts say. The surge in domestic production, sparked by advances in hydraulic fracturing, have made the U.S. the world’s No. 1 producer of oil and natural gas…
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SPONSORED CONTENT: Colorado leads in reducing air emissions, ozone problems
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Colorado has led the nation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a partnership between government officials and the energy industry. “It is worth noting that ozone levels have remained relatively flat over the last decade or two, yet we’ve seen tremendous growth in Colorado,” said Will Allison, the state’s Director of the Air Pollution Control…
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Egan: Interstate 70 project is central to our economy
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A major step forward for transportation occurred earlier this year with the approval of the Interstate 70 “Central 70” project by the federal government. This project involves the reconstruction of a 10-mile stretch between I-25 and Chambers Road and the replacement of a 50-year-old viaduct on I-70. With the approval, the Colorado Department of Transportation…
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Purcell: Small gestures key to honoring their sacrifice
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Parades, mattress sales and burgers on the grill are all nice, but I feel we should do more to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Ah, yes, you speak of the Memorial Day holiday, a day intended to honor the men and women who gave their lives to protect the freedoms…
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Neville and Neville: Repeal and replace plan falls short
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Among the most promising things about the election of Donald Trump to the presidency, in conjunction with a Republican-controlled Congress, was the long-awaited realization of the repeal of Obamacare – the expensive government takeover of health care that was President Obama’s signal “achievement” – which drove up health insurance premiums and deductibles, priced millions out…
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Coffman on more veterans’ woes, time changes of death, the big budget shortfall and more
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March 20, 2017 Good morning and Happy Monday. Whether we like it or not, those Mondays keep on a comin’. Thank you sir, may I have another! Read on for this week’s rundown of intel straight from Colorado’s political pipeline … COLORADO KUMBAYA: The Neil Gorsuch Support Ticker (confirmation hearings begin this week): Steve Farber of…
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Romola and Catlin: Putting context around debt collection complaint data
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The debt collection industry serves a vital role in America’s credit based economy. The industry is filled with hard working Americans that interact with millions of consumers regarding the most sensitive of issues, their finances. As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman released the top complaints submitted to the state’s…
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How a small town commissioner ends up on TV with the president
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An astute observer with knowledge of Western Colorado politics might have noticed a March 1 video clip appearing on CNN of President Donald Trump speaking from the White House, while U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-CO3, and Republican Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese stand right next to him, looking on. The video clip has been used as “B-roll,” to…
