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The Freedom Industries plant in West Virginia, site of a major 2014 chemical spill into the Elk River

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Across America, thousands of facilities that store or move oil, toxic chemicals or coal ash are located near waterways. These facilities are accidents waiting to happen.

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"Reversing global warming and stemming biodiversity loss are the dual challenges of our age. Mature and old growth forests collectively support exceptional levels of biodiversity and are the most powerful and effective way to remove carbon from our atmosphere. Protecting these forests is an essential part of addressing these challenges." Alison Gallensky, Rocky Mountain Wild
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Supporting Environment Colorado is the very best way we can reverse environmental deterioration and improve the quality of our many treasured state resources including water, air, farmland and incomparable natural wonders. Tim and Julie Walsh, Members, Environment Colorado
We continue our financial support of Environment Colorado and Environment Colorado Research & Policy Center because ... [of] their research and policy branch, ...[and]... their intelligent, informed, committed advocacy at the Colorado Legislature. Phyllis Updike, RN, PhD, Member, Environment Colorado
I encourage everyone to care for our environment because every aspect of our lives depends upon it, and we are the ones responsible for its care and preservation. Theresa Gallant, Member, Environment Washington