Consider the importance of current human lives, as well as the lives of future generations. When Coloradans saw the rare leap last month from a 90-degree high one day to a snowfall near freezing temperatures, it was easy to assume that climate change was the least of our worries. All Rights Reserved. A 2019 report by Colorado Conservation concluded that Sen. Cory Gardner voted against the environment in 85% of key votes on the Senate floor. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The study also notes, “[He voted] five times to block limits on carbon pollution, seven times to protect billions in subsidies for fossil fuels, seven times to undermine scientific reviews, and 10 times to make it harder to establish or enforce environmental protections.” The first step towards a greener, cleaner Colorado is eliminating capitalistic politicians who have no interest in lessening the stress put on the already polluted planet that we call home. At a Colorado Springs rally in February 2020, Trump praised Gardner for being with him “100%.” Gardner’s voting record shows that he will sacrifice the wellbeing of his state and constituents to please Trump and members of his own party.
Re-establishing the gray wolf population would ideally revitalize the ecosystems and prevent the long term degradation of habitats overcrowded with elk and deer. She said the legislation is clear about the need to include marginalized communities. The letter further claims such inclusion is required by law. In this upcoming 2020 election, you as a voter have the influence to shape climate change policies. Jared Polis and state agencies responsible for meeting Colorado’s ambitious climate goals. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! — Clarise Reichley, 16, Denver School of the Arts. This is why, as a young person growing up in this dying world without an ability to vote, I ask you to vote in support of the earth, in support of me, in support of future generations. For all of August, Colorado has been on fire, with over 200,000 acres of forest burning statewide. Having lived in Colorado my entire life in a home with no air-conditioning, I am acutely aware of the ever-shortening winters and the droughts that accompany every summer break. You must take action. While the snow helped contain and prevent the fire from spreading more, the impacts without it could’ve been even more drastic. As Colorado prepares to tackle climate change, there are already worries the process will neglect racial equity. I can think of only a few policy positions that have remained constant from my liberal beginnings to my current state. Snow hits Cameron Peak, East Troublesome fires Sunday, bringing critical relief, Colorado snow totals for Oct. 25-26, 2020, East Troublesome fire makes “significant” advance on east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, As Colorado wildfires burn, fears that climate change is causing “multi-level emergency” mount, Denver metro area school and government office closures for Oct. 26, 2020, Shelby Harris, Bradley Chubb air out Broncos’ “family” dysfunctions in public vs. Chiefs, Trump plans battleground blitz despite growing coronavirus worries, FBI investigating fire set in Boston ballot drop box, Kafer: Proposition 115, which would ban late-term abortion, may be this election’s only bipartisan opportunity, Surging COVID-19 colors presidential campaign trail in closing days, In western Colorado, Democratic campaigns play it safe with COVID-19, To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit, Friednash: When will this election end? This summer, hundreds of thousands of acres of forest were consumed by wildfires, fueled by increasingly hot and dry weather.