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Air Quality Control Commission

Posted inEnvironment

Proposal to ban gas lawn mower sales in the Denver area is severely cut back

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Sep 19, 20236:36 PM MDT on Sep 18, 2023

State health staff recommends limiting local government use of ozone-creating lawn equipment, rather than the sales ban metro experts want

Posted inOpinion Columns

Opinion: Phase out gas-powered lawn equipment in favor of electric

by Kirsten Schatz and Kelly Giard 1:30 AM MDT on Sep 15, 202312:50 PM MDT on Sep 14, 2023

Replacing high-polluting 2-stroke engines is an obvious early win in the Metro Area’s battle against high-ozone days.

A large compound with "Coors" on one of its buildings is seen behind a town.
Posted inClimate

Colorado’s next greenhouse gas cuts target big smokestacks. Will it be enough?

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Sep 11, 202310:47 AM MDT on Sep 11, 2023

The likes of Molson Coors, Leprino Foods and Cargill face new climate rules, but environmental groups say state’s proposal does not protect minorities or even make real cuts.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Opinion: The need for balance in the regulation of the oil and natural gas industry

by Jennifer Miskimins and Jim Crompton 1:30 AM MDT on Aug 29, 20237:03 PM MDT on Aug 28, 2023

To get the balance between environmental action and economic reality right, we all need more collaboration.

Posted inEnvironment

Big buildings in Colorado will now be on an energy and pollution diet

by Michael Booth 7:46 AM MDT on Aug 18, 202310:55 AM MDT on Aug 18, 2023

Air quality board approves sweeping demands on 50,000 sq. ft. properties to start cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Opinion: Energy upgrades to apartment buildings will help Colorado hit its climate target

by Rep. Cathy Kipp, Rep. Alex Valdez and Rep. Jenny Willford 1:30 AM MDT on Aug 16, 20231:06 PM MDT on Aug 15, 2023

Not only would Building Performance Standards reduce greenhouse gases, they will protect renters from extreme cold and heat.

Posted inClimate

Colorado’s biggest buildings clash with air regulators over coming greenhouse gas rules

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Aug 8, 20235:26 PM MDT on Aug 7, 2023

State regulators will vote this month on demanding emissions savings from landlords as the next key step in the climate change battle.

Posted inBusiness

While EV sales have flattened in Colorado, sales for alternative-fuel cars keep rising

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Jul 25, 20233:22 PM MDT on Jul 24, 2023

EV sales flattened a bit in 2Q despite price cuts, but sales of hybrid RAV-4s and CRVs boost alternative cars

Downtown Denver under hazy, polluted air
Posted inEnvironment

Front Range inches closer to banning gas-powered mowers and blowers in fight against ozone pollution

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Jul 11, 20239:39 AM MDT on Jul 16, 2023

Regional council recommends state vote to bar sale of new household lawn equipment that runs on gas, and commercial use of existing gas machines in summer

Posted inEnvironment

Colorado could ban the sale of gas-powered mowers and blowers beginning in 2025

by Michael Booth 3:08 AM MDT on Apr 26, 20237:30 PM MDT on Apr 25, 2023

Regional air quality leaders say such a dramatic move would be one way to get real ozone cuts by 2026, when EPA demands kick in

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