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New Report: 100% of tested Colorado water bodies contain microplastics
Water samples were taken from sixteen sites across the Front Range, gathered and analyzed by student volunteers.
‘Chromebook Churn’ report highlights problems of short-lived laptops in schools
Policies that give every student a laptop are likely here to stay, and the consequences of balancing utility and sustainability are huge. As many schools send notices to kids about returning their Chromebooks before summer break, CoPIRG Foundation highlights the short-lived lifecycle of these devices and the impact on both our schools and the environment. The report shows simple ways we can extend the lifespan of these devices.
SCOTUS action will limit generic drug competition
U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a federal circuit court decision that imperils a critical method that many generic drug makers use to win approval. The court denied a petition of certiorari in Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. V GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Et. Al., allowing the divided lower court's decision to stand. This action can have dramatically limit competition from lower-priced generic and biosimilar medicines.
Colorado becomes 8th state to adopt Advanced Clean Trucks and Low NOx rules
The rules are expected to reduce GHG emissions and improve air quality.
Colorado launches $65M electric school bus grant program
Colorado gets a ‘C+’ for efforts to get the lead out of water
CoPIRG Foundation highlights Colorado’s grade jumps in a report that ranks states on policies addressing lead in drinking water. The improved grade comes following a new state law that requires testing and remediation for some schools but Colorado still falls short in protecting kids from all lead in water. CoPIRG is calling on school districts to take additional action to fully protect kids from lead exposure, including adopting filter first policies and accessing available state and federal funding, something Vice President Harris emphasized in a recent visit to Colorado.
STATEMENT: EPA acts to protect drinking water from PFAS
New proposal would create first national limits on dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
Problems with credit reports, imposter scams, credit card fraud top federal consumer complaints
Teaming up with Attorney General Weiser to kickoff Consumer Protection Week, CoPIRG releases top Colorado consumer complaints to federal agencies
CoPIRG calls on city to close bus gaps through rapidly transforming Central Denver
2030 transit plan fails to connect major routes along Colfax, Federal, Speer and 38th; public comments on the plan close March 3rd.
‘You have the power’ webinar details how to electrify homes with new tax credits
Experts share how new federal policies can save Americans money, reduce pollution