Climate change
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recently created a Climate Change Unit within the Air Pollution Control Division to lead the achievement of reduction goals set in *2019 legislation. The unit is charged with developing state regulations and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), improving GHG data and inventory work, and coordinating with other state agencies to support local community climate efforts. Because health equity and environmental justice is a top priority for the state, the unit will be keenly focused on communities disproportionately impacted by climate change and transitioning economies.
*(Senate Bill 19-096, Senate Bill 19-181, House Bill 19-1261, and Senate Bill 19-236)
Upcoming Rulemaking Hearing: Colorado Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Emission Reduction Requirements
Colorado GHG Pollution Roadmap
State resources for local climate and energy efforts
Colorado’s greenhouse gas inventory
To stay up-to-date on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s efforts to reduce GHGs and other air quality issues, sign up for e-mail updates at www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/air-mailing-lists