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Oil & Gas Permits Denied for 18 New Fracking Wells in Erie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: January 30, 2024 Caitlin
January 30, 2024
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Massive 26-Well Neighborhood Fracking Proposal in Loveland
Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lauren Petrie March 8, 2022 720.663.0735 lauren@corising.org MEDIA ALERT Residents Gather to Say “No” to Massive 26-Well Neighborhood Fracking Proposal in Loveland Residents feel betrayed by Troy McWhinney’s plan to frack peaceful Centerra neighborhood. WHO: Loveland Fracking Concerns made up of concerned Loveland residents, and Colorado Rising team up to oppose
March 8, 2022
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Loveland Residents Not In Love With Neighborhood Fracking Proposal
Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lauren Petrie February 15, 2022 720-663-0735 lauren@corising.org Loveland Residents Not In Love With Neighborhood Fracking Proposal Residents feel betrayed by Troy McWhinney’s plan to frack peaceful Centerra neighborhood Loveland, CO – Residents in Loveland are feeling more heartbreak than love for neighbor Troy WcWhinney, a real estate mogul and entrepreneur, who
February 15, 2022
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‘Code Red’ Rally Calls Out Western Energy Alliance
‘Code Red’ Rally Calls Out Western Energy Alliance and Oil & Gas Industry for Years of Lies Protest highlights damaging misinformation to deceive the public while knowingly destroying the climate DENVER, CO, November 8, 2021 – This past Saturday, concerned community members from across the Front Range gathered outside the Hyatt Regency to protest Western
November 9, 2021
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Denver International Airport Announces Shut Down of Costly Inactive Wells
Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joe Salazar August 31, 2021 303.895.7044 joe@corising.org Denver International Airport (DEN) Announces Shut Down of Costly Inactive Wells
August 31, 2021
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“Climate Champion” Governor Announces He Will Veto Climate Change Bill SB-200
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2021 Contact: Joe Salazar 303.895.7044 joe@corising.org “Climate Champion” Governor Announces He Will Veto Climate Change Bill SB-200 Governor Jared Polis Fails to Deliver on His Renewables and Climate Campaign Promises DENVER, CO, April 29, 2021 – Governor Jared Polis announced to a conservative newspaper that he will veto SB- 200,
April 29, 2021
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Coloradans Endangered by State Pollution Control Manager’s “At All Costs” Permit Approvals
Coloradans Endangered by State Pollution Control Manager’s “At All Costs” Permit Approvals Colorado Rising Calls on Attorney General to Conduct Independent Investigation Into the Air Pollution Control Divison’s Unlawful Actions While Putting the Public at Risk for Years DENVER, CO, April 2nd, 2021 – In a complaint recently filed by whistleblowers to the U.S. Environmental
April 2, 2021
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Colorado Oil &Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) Approves 2,000 Foot Setbacks
COGCC Loopholes Still Allow Oil and Gas Operators to Endanger Communities and Environment. COGCC Loopholes Still Allow Oil and Gas Operators to Endanger Communities and Environment DENVER, CO, November 23, 2020 – Today, COGCC commissioners finalized a 2,000–foot setback rule for new oil and gas operations to be placed away from homes, schools, and
November 23, 2020
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Boulder County District Court Rules Against Longmont Fracking Ban
Boulder County District Court Rules Against Longmont Fracking Ban Community Will Continue to Fight. Appeal Imminent. DENVER, CO, November 2, 2020 – Today, the Boulder County District Court ruled against Longmont’s fracking ban. In 2012, Longmont voters overwhelmingly approved a charter amendment (Article XVI) to ban fracking within city limits. Soon after, the oil &
November 2, 2020
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Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) Discusses Proposed 2,000 ft. Setback
Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) Discusses Proposed 2,000 ft. Setback Commission’s Final Vote Could Protect Communities from the Impacts of Oil and Gas Development DENVER, CO, September 14, 2020 –Last week, the COGCC Commission discussed the possibility of its final proposed rules requiring a 2,000-foot setback for oil and gas development from homes,
September 14, 2020