colorado climate action plan
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Fields: Governor’s executive order would hurt ratepayers
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Gov. John Hickenlooper believes he knows best when it comes to Colorado’s energy economy. Recently leaked documents show that he is drafting an executive order requiring power plants in Colorado to reduce their CO2 emissions. Instead of building a consensus, respecting the role of the Legislature in creating laws, the governor apparently wants to exercise the…
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Barton-Gawryn: EPA methane rule good for environment, economy
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Too often big issues divide us. As a pediatric nurse, I know that topics like methane regulation can polarize people, tricking us into believing that we must choose between environment, health or economic security. But controlling methane pollution from the oil and gas industry is a win for children’s health, economic stability and clean environments.…
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Climate Action Plan bill riles skeptical House Republicans
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On Tuesday, state House members were united in Broncos orange to celebrate the Super Bowl champions. They were not at all united in environmental green when discussing the state’s plan to address climate change. Republicans and Democrats extended floor debate for a second day over a bill that would create measurable goals and deadlines as…
