Denver, CO (April 8, 2022) – In response to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) forthcoming decision to approve or reject Xcel Energy’s latest proposal to burn coal at Colorado’s biggest coal plant for 12 more years, a coalition of environmental and community groups rallied outside of Xcel Energy’s Colorado Headquarters calling for a coal-free Colorado on Friday, April 8th.

“You must take action. You must do the impossible. Because giving up is never an option.” – Greta Thunberg Action of The Month: Join the Rally for a Coal-Free Colorado in Denver, Friday April 8th!  –> Click here to RSVP!  Colorado Youth Rally at State Capitol, JPMorgan Chase Bank for Global Climate Strike – Youth joined millions across the globe calling on leaders, JPMorgan Chase to curb fossil fuel investments tied to the war in Ukraine and for stronger action addressing the climate crisis. Principles of Climate Justice  – Climate justice is a type of environmental activism that addresses the social and ethical dimensions of climate change, not just the physical effects.

By Sam Killmeyer As climate organizers, we envision and work towards a world where all living beings (human and more than human) are able to live lives free from ecological destruction. As grassroots organizers, the solutions that will get us to that livable future come from frontline communities and climate justice must be at the heart of everything we do.