PUBLIC EDUCATION
Truth Rising is a digital program designed to INFORM THE PUBLIC AND counter the misinformation spread by the oil & gas industry.
Massive special interest spending has created an asymmetrical fight between oil & gas companies and residents who want to protect their homes from the leaks, explosions, toxic emissions, and health impacts associated with fracking.
AS LONG AS THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO SPREAD IT'S LIES, WE WILL CONTINUE TO SPREAD THE TRUTH:
FRACKING IS A BOOM-AND-BUST BUSINESS DESTROYING OUR HEALTH, SAFETY, AIR, WATER, ECONOMY, AND CLIMATE.
INFORMATIVE WEBINARS BY COLORADO RISING AND PARTNERS:
OIl & Gas Spills
Thousands of oil and gas spills in Colorado's communities
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Co Rising for Communities Debuted The Gaslit Series in honor of Earth Day 2023:
The Gaslit Series features short documentaries to shine a spotlight on the under-told true unscripted stories of real Coloradans living with the impacts of oil and gas operations. The extraction and production of oil and gas in the American West is already having, and will continue to have, generations-long impacts on all of us.
From workers who have been injured on the job; to parents worried about wells drilled within a stone’s throw of their schools and homes; to the farmer who watches the skies and fears for the future of farming in the midst of historic drought; to outdoor retailers and enthusiasts watching our outdoor lifestyle (and economy) disappear in the wake of wildfires and unprecedented numbers of ozone alert days, these unique and seemingly unrelated stories share one common thread… we are all being Gaslit by the lies and false promises of the fossil fuel industry.
GASLIT VIDEO #1:
Over 16,000 people tuned in to watch the first episode of GASLIT after the series launched on Earth Day. The premiere video told the story of Andre Houssney, a regenerative farmer in Colorado who fears for the future of farming as he witnesses the worsening effects of fossil-fuel driven climate change year after year. Watch it here.
GASLIT VIDEO #2:
Next, we brought you Kathy’s story. Kathy moved to Colorado in 1981 for the same reasons as so many others – her love of the outdoors, access to open space, beautiful views and fresh mountain air – and eventually found her dream home in Longmont. Then came the oil & gas landmen pressuring Kathy and her neighbors to lease their mineral rights for fracking. Then came the drilling rigs. Then came the truck traffic and heavy equipment. Then came the incessant noise, lights, vibrations, toxic emissions and foul odors at all times of day and night. Kathy’s dream had just turned into a living nightmare. Watch it here.
GASLIT VIDEO #3:
Learn about the misguided and dangerous UBR project. Glenwood Springs, Colorado is known internationally as an outdoor paradise, tucked in the Rocky Mountains next to Hanging Lake, home to gold medal fly fishing and a river that rafters crafted their sport on. The postcard village has few fans more faithful than previous Mayor Jonathan Godes. Fresh air, easy access to outdoor play, and – of course – clean water. Now, the Uinta Basin Railway wants to double down on their gamble in the canyon, by adding 10 miles of waxy crude cars chugging along the tracks next to the Colorado River a day. Every day. Watch it here.
GASLIT VIDEO #4:
Impacts of the UBR project would be felt all over Colorado and beyond. The mountain living in Denver, Colorado is marketed as postcard-perfect in a mountain oasis. Now, the Uinta Basin Railway wants to risk the already-falling quality of life in the Mile High City by adding 10 miles of waxy crude cars chugging along the tracks through the city a day. Every day. Ean Tafoya of Green Latinos and Becky English of the Sierra Club Colorado discuss the projected impacts on the city’s water and air in the latest episode of GASLIT. Watch it here.
Co Rising Released the "Greetings from Fracked Colorado" Portrait Series In 2022:
The #GreetingsFromFrackedColorado postcard portrait series is an art commentary on the loss of our outdoor lifestyle, economy, and the physical space that provides our playground. Anyone concerned for our climate may pick up a postcard at one of our upcoming events and use it to write their favorite Colorado elected leader.
Colorado is known around the world for the outdoor, healthy lifestyle that we project. For generations, we’ve celebrated and conserved our natural spaces, setting them aside to preserve their beauty and our access to outdoor play. Today, the decisions of a selfish few put it all at risk. Imagine the loss of Colorado’s outdoor recreation lifestyle because of human-accelerated climate change, spurred by our dependence on oil and gas.
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