News Release | Environment Colorado

Senators Udall and Bennet Applauded for Opposing Big Oil Bailout

As the damage escalates from the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, Environment Colorado applauded Senators Udall and Bennet today for voting against legislation that would have blocked new rules requiring cars and light trucks to use less oil.

News Release | Environment Colorado

NEW ANALYSIS: U.S. Senate Proposal Would Increase Colorado’s Oil Dependence by 7 Million Gallons, Cost Consumers $18 Million

As oil continues to pour into the Gulf of Mexico and just days before a major U.S. Senate vote on legislation that would block new rules requiring cars and light trucks to use less oil, a new analysis finds that the Senate measure would increase Colorado’s dependence on oil by more than 7 million gallons in 2016. 

News Release | Environment Colorado

JeffCo uranium mine decision draws praise

Local officials and advocates laud mining division for requiring Cotter to take immediate action to clean up water at Schwartzwalder uranium mine


News Release | Environment Colorado

Secretary Salazar unveils oil and gas reforms

Secretary Salazar today unveiled anticipated reforms for leasing public lands to oil and gas drilling

News Release | Environment Colorado

Uranium bill clears Senate floor

Today, the Senate passed a bill which requires uranium processing facilities to clean-up their toxic mess before expanding operations, receiving bipartisan support by a vote of 24 to 9. 

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