CoPIRG applauds governor’s proposal for big cuts to harmful ozone pollution
New directives target largest local source of ozone pollution - oil and gas sector
Kirsten
Schatz
Clean Air Advocate, CoPIRG
Started on staff: 2003
B.A., Rice University
Kirsten joined CoPIRG’s staff in 2022 and is focused on fighting for clean air for Coloradans and transforming transportation systems. Previously, she oversaw The Public Interest Network’s efforts to engage alumni/former employees and volunteers in the network’s work, specializing in communications and organizing events in dozens of cities. Kirsten lives in the Denver area with her husband and two children, where she is an avid hiker, biker, church choir member and gardener.
Photo by Kimball Nelson Photography
Posts by Kirsten Schatz
Bill to cut pollution from buildings and appliances passes House committee
The measure is a key piece of CoPIRG’s Ozone Agenda, a package of policies aimed at bringing Colorado’s ozone pollution below harmful levels.
Amidst a ‘forest’ of clean air messages, moms and families call for legislative action on ozone pollution
100 days before ozone season kicks off, new ozone agenda identifies needed actions on multiple fronts
2023 Ozone Legislative Agenda
Every pound of ozone-forming pollution we can reduce will help clean up our air. The state legislature needs to continue the momentum from previous legislative sessions and regulatory actions.
Key state committee passes bill that incentivizes electric lawn equipment
Fully shifting away from gas-powered lawn equipment could help the Front Range achieve nearly one fifth of the reduction needed to meet EPA health-based air quality standards for ozone.