Reuse your own water? House panel says no

Environment

“This is water that is slightly used. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but this would give them the opportunity to use graywater if they so choose.”

Audit bill raises ire anew over auto-emissions testing

Environment

Sen. Scott Renfroe says don’t cut back on oversight—repeal the program instead

Hemp study pushed by lawmakers could aide toxic cleanup

Environment

Rocky Flats, site of a former nuclear-weapons plant, could be among the beneficiaries; so could the state’s ag economy.

Tailpipe testing in Larimer, Weld once again in legislative crosshairs

Environment

“The air is clean, and audits are showing that the program is not living up to its intended results.”

Move afoot to end double-dipping by tire recyclers

Environment

Companies that purport to both shred and recycle tires—in some cases burying the powder yielded from the shredding process—have been able to collect twice for the same tire.

Landowners seek help under new law on tax easements

Environment

“Now, at least, these folks have a direction they can go. I think the department is amazed at the number of cases utilizing this opportunity.”

Federal push for algae abatement gets push-back at Capitol

Environment

One lawmaker says feds are “out of control”; another says state should be proactive and adopt its own standards

Panel flushes toilet regs aimed at water conservation

Environment

Lawmaker says the market already is addressing the issue.

A goodbye to the gas tax—in favor of taxing by the mile?

Environment

“They must understand that their vehicles cause wear and tear on the roads too. Gas consumption doesn’t mirror road usage anymore.”

Lawmaker tries again to halt controversial auto-emissions tests

Environment

“Why are we making our citizens go through this? This program doesn’t do anything to reduce ozone. We’re already in compliance, and it is costing people valuable time and money.”