As the federal government turns its back on climate change, Colorado can rise to the occasion

By: Byron Schuldt

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 771

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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In early February, the Trump administration and the Environmental Protection Agency repealed the endangerment finding on greenhouse gases, a bedrock science-based conclusion that the emission of carbon dioxide and other climate pollutants endanger the public’s health and welfare. The repeal strips the federal government of the ability to regulate emissions and signals a full-on retreat at the federal level.

It is more important than ever that Colorado strengthen its own policies and standards, especially …

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