Media Statements
CoPIRG shows grassroots support for upcoming Colorado Clean Cars rulemaking
CoPIRG submitted a written comment to Colorado's Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) in support of adopting the Colorado Clean Cars rule, which would mandate a greater percentage of electric vehicles be carried by dealerships going forward.
CoPIRG applauds Gov. Polis’s sustainability executive order, commitment to reduce air pollution from lawn equipment
New order will establish a statewide sustainability office and phase out the use of the dirtiest gas-powered lawn equipment on state property
Golden City Council unanimously votes to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products
AQCC hears public comment on Advanced Clean Cars II Rule
Dozens of advocates, political leaders, and community members came to speak at a public hearing on introducing the Advanced Clean Cars 2 rule in Colorado.
Golden city council hears testimony on proposed ban of flavored tobacco products
New CO data shows using gas stoves produces similar levels of benzene in homes as second-hand smoke
The research from Stanford University and PSE Healthy Energy was published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology.
Governor signs additional air pollution bill into law
New measure sets up further study to cut ozone from new sources, empowers those directly impacted by poor air quality
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.
Governor signs new incentive for electric lawn & garden equipment into law
Set to take effect in early 2024, SB 16 will tackle ozone pollution from highly-polluting gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers and related equipment.