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Auto Emissions Tests More Stringent
May 5, 2008 - DENVER - Beginning today, cars and
light-duty trucks in the seven-county Denver-metropolitan
area will have a harder time passing enhanced emissions
tests at Air Care Colorado testing facilities, operated by
Envirotest, according to the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment.
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Number of Radon Tests, Mitigation System Installations Grows
Statewide
April 28, 2008 - DENVER - Growing numbers of Colorado
residents are testing their homes for radon, according to
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
During 2007, 18,807 Colorado homes were tested for the
colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas - an increase
of 3,918 from 2006. Test results ranged from 0.05 to 605.8
picocuries per liter. The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency recommends installing a mitigation system in homes
with readings exceeding 4 picocuries per liter.
Continued
Annual Wintertime High Pollution Advisory Program Debuts with New Web
Address; First Color-Coded Advisory to be Issued on Oct. 31
October 30, 2007—Denver—The Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control
Division is debuting a new address on the
Internet,
http://coloradoairquality.info, to coincide with
the start of
the annual High Pollution Advisory Program. Division
meteorologists will issue the first color-coded air
pollution advisory of the 2007-2008 season at 4 p.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 31.
More.
 Boulder
County is Proud to Sponsor Boulder Solar Week 2007—
September 23-30
The
Center for ReSource Conservation proudly presents
Boulder
Solar Week 2007, a premier event for homeowners to learn about
renewable energy and green building technologies. This year’s event
includes an all-day
conference and expo; evening workshops on passive solar design, photovoltaics, solar hot
water, high performance heating and cooling systems; and a keynote
address by Hunter Lovins, "The Business Case for Climate Protection."
Don’t miss this opportunity to see cutting-edge technologies in
operation in thirteen homes throughout Boulder County at the
12th Annual Tour of Solar & Green Built Homes on Sunday, September
30.
To register, visit
The Center for ReSource Conservation or call 303-441-3278, ext. 13.
Denver Region Violates
Federal Ozone Standard
July 23, 2007—Denver—High concentrations of ground-level ozone on Friday, July 20, appear to have put the nine-county Denver region in violation of the federal health-based, eight-hour standard for the troublesome pollutant.
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Individuals Can Make Impact on Ozone Levels
June 29, 2007, Boulder - Individual and corporate
participation in the Clean Air Challenge can significantly
improve ozone levels in the community. Of the many sources
of pollution, vehicles emit the largest percentage of the
pollutants that combine to form ground-level ozone. They are
also responsible for more than a quarter of annual CO2
(carbon dioxide) emissions - the primary "greenhouse" gas.
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REAP the benefits of energy efficiency
Spring 2007 -
The first step to keeping energy in your home - and money in
your wallet - is to find out where you are using and losing
energy. The Center for ReSource Conservation’s Residential
Energy Audit Program (REAP) can help. The REAP provides a
personal, interactive, professional energy efficiency
evaluation – at an affordable cost. More.
Local Public
Health Officials Agree with Significant Penalty to CEMEX
December 27, 2006, Boulder, CO—Boulder County
Public Health (BCPH) officials stated Wednesday that one of
the largest ever penalties levied in Colorado for air
quality violations against (CEMEX, Inc.) is appropriate.
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Boulder County Launches Sustainability
Initiative
December 2006, Boulder—To support its commitment to a
sustainable environment, Boulder County has created the Sustainability
Initiative website. At this site, you can learn about what Boulder
County is doing to conserve energy and resources, reduce greenhouse
gases, minimize waste and safeguard our air and water. You can also
learn how you can contribute to a sustainable community, whether as an
individual or as a business. More.
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