Written By: Emily Adrid Over the past few years, several reports, including the Special Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the 2050 Report have provided a calculated and detailed glimpse into the future of our planet, our ecosystems, our economy and our way of life if climate action isn’t taken immediately.

Written by: Giselle Herzfeld & Deborah McNamara In April of this year, the Colorado General Assembly passed SB-181, ‘Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations,’ which makes protecting public health, safety and the environment the top priorities of the COGCC. In June, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) hosted a special SB 181 Rulemaking Hearing where community and environmental groups including 350 Colorado continued to urge the commission to enact a pause in issuing oil and gas permits until the new SB 181 rules are complete.