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Boulder Residents Rally as Big Oil Corporations Ask to Escape Accountability for Climate Impacts

Residents urged the U.S. Supreme Court to give Boulder its day in court with Big Oil. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2026 Contact: Caitt Maeve, Colorado Rising, 720-499-4224, caitt@corising.orgMicah Parkin, 350 Colorado, 504-258-1247, micah@350colorado.orgSandra Duggan, 350 Colorado, 360-620-9423, sandra@350colorado.org BOULDER, COLORADO — Boulder residents rallied in front of the Boulder County Courthouse Monday, urging the

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October 5, 2026
Air Quality

Colorado Rising Calls for Increased Protections for Schools

Groundswell Citizen Response to Colorado Rising’s Call To Action On Fracking Near Schools In November, Colorado Rising sent an action alert email to its supporters explaining our alarming findings about the proximity of Colorado’s schools to active O&G operations and the huge number of spills within a mile of school grounds.  Our message encouraged supporters

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February 11, 2026
Air Quality

Stricter Rules Coming for Gas Pipeline Leaks & Repairs

After many years of legal fights and delays, more protective rules governing Colorado’s natural gas pipelines are finally on the way.  New Colorado laws enacted in 2021 required the state to come up with better oversight of the increasing numbers of pipelines from new drilling operations and for the new homes and businesses expanding into

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December 29, 2025
Aurora

A Small Win for a Community Fighting Big Oil

I wouldn’t wish living next to an active frack site on my worst enemy. The low humming noise, bright lights, and vibrations keep you up all night. The foul smells fill your home and your lungs. But worst of all, the constant worrying slowly consumes you. How will the proven health risks of industrial oil

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December 17, 2025
Erie

The Redtail Ranch Oil & Gas Debacle: When Developers and Oil & Gas Operators Collide, Residents Lose

UPDATE: In a 4-3 vote at a December 16th meeting, the Erie Town Council voted to approve the settlement agreement with Stratus Redtail Ranch.   After the hearing was delayed a week by the Erie Town Council due to an administrative issue with publication of supporting documentation, the Redtail Ranch settlement agreement has been rescheduled for consideration at the

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December 16, 2025
Aurora

Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission Votes 4-1 to STAY the Sunlight-Long Application

Crestone Peak Resources Must Re-Evaluate Alternative Locations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2025 Contact:                                 Caitt Maeve, caitt@corising.org, 720-499-4224 Sandra Duggan, sandra@corising.com, 360-620-9423 The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission Votes 4-1 to STAY the Sunlight-Long Application  Denver, CO — On December 10th, the ECMC Commissioners voted to delay the Sunlight-Long Oil and Gas Development

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December 11, 2025
Air Quality

Air Quality Monitoring Kickoff Event in Aurora

We invite you to attend an Air Quality Monitoring Kickoff Event focussed on families impacted by oil and gas in the Aurora area.  Our friends at Black Parents United Foundation have organized this town hall to gather the community together for learning, organizing, and taking action.  Absolutely everyone is welcome, the event itself is free and there

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October 1, 2025
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