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.”

Diverted state funds cost local jobs, legislative panel is told

Environment

“The sooner we can fund these infrastructure projects, the sooner we can put Coloradans to work.”

Algae cleanup eyed: Is it worth the effort?

Environment

“What idea the EPA or the state may have for what’s economically viable for small communities hasn’t necessarily, I think, met reality.”

Lawmakers pledge to guard local energy-impact payments

Environment

“When we move money around, we’re robbing Peter to pay Paul.”