“Recycling” plastic by turning it into toxic smoke?
Burning plastic isn’t recycling, and it won’t solve our waste problem. It just pollutes our skies.
Clean air
Our country’s reliance on fossil fuels is leaving millions of Americans with polluted air to breathe.
The Latest on Clean air
New appliance efficiency standards curb pollution and reduce water waste
Legislative Agenda
Updates
Colorado’s making progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Bees’ noses are blinded by air pollution
Recyclable content in packaging, yes; chemical recycling, no
Featured Resources
Less coal, more oil: Climate pollution trends by state
What can cities and states do to address leaf blowers and other gas-powered lawn equipment?
Interactive map of lawn mower and leaf blower policies
Electric Lawn Equipment 101
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 am passionate about nurturing our postcard state
The Latest
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New Analysis: Colorado cuts per capita greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a third since 2005
Emissions down 29% in power sector, but increase in transportation, residential sector
Renewables on the Rise 2024 dashboard: Colorado among national leaders in EV, wind energy growth
Interactive dashboard allows users to explore clean energy metrics in Colorado, U.S., over past decade
New report: Wind & solar energy tripled in US over past decade
Data also shows significant increases in battery storage, EV registrations & charging points; highlights rapid solar growth in southeastern states
RELEASE: New interactive map, corporate disclosure show progress on lawn care electrification
Cities, states, corporations slashing pollution, noise from gas-powered lawn equipment
Colorado’s best places to recharge
Interactive map spotlights state, national parks with access to electric vehicle charging.
