Colorado tackles air pollution with statewide e-bike rebate
Colorado tackles air pollution with statewide e-bike rebate August 16; qualified residents can earn $1500 incentives on electric bike purchases.
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13 actions Denver Mayor, Council should take to tackle air pollution, climate change
Recommendations range from more solar on rooftops and heat pumps in homes to a shuttle to Denver’s Mountain Parks and a major grant to transform the Colfax viaduct
Clean air board votes to stop the sale of the dirtiest gas-powered lawn tools in Denver region by 2025
A gas-powered leaf blower produces as much ozone-forming pollution in one hour as driving 1,100 miles, fueling region's dirty air days
NEW REPORT: Electric Vehicles Save Money for Government Fleets
Data shows taxpayer, air quality benefits of transitioning from gasoline, diesel-powered vehicles to EVs
2023 Wildfire Season coverage guide: data, resources and interview opportunities
The Public Interest Network (which includes PIRG, Environment America and state groups in often-impacted Western and Southwestern states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas and Washington) is sharing information to help contextualize the major environmental, health and consumer concerns posed by the wildfires that will inevitably come this summer.
As traditional ozone season kicks off, advocates highlight progress made, actions still needed
Tax credits, zero fare transit among tools for Coloradans to reduce ozone pollution
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.
CoPIRG applauds new policy tackling high utility bills
SB23-291 will reduce reliance on volatile gas