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Why Colorado Is Failing Its Climate Goals
FromCity Cast Denver
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Nov 13, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
The State of Colorado has a lot of big, lofty goals to help stave off climate change. But according to a new analysis, we are collectively pretty far off track — nearly 12 million tons of carbon dioxide per year, to be precise. The State Energy Office is in charge of hitting the numbers, and last week they proposed a batch of fresh ideas. So today, producer Paul Karolyi talks to Colorado Sun climate reporter Michael Booth about why we’re failing, how some of these big ideas on transportation, housing, and natural gas could work — and most of all, how they will affect all of us.
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“Blossoms of Light” at Denver Botanic Gardens
“All Stars: American Artists from The Phillips Collection” at Denver Art Museum
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What do you think Colorado should do to hit our climate goals? We want to hear the boring ideas that’ll make incremental progress, but also the moonshots! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418
For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm.
Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver
Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
“Blossoms of Light” at Denver Botanic Gardens
“All Stars: American Artists from The Phillips Collection” at Denver Art Museum
Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Nov 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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