Press Release
Health department to develop framework for oversight of oil and gas greenhouse gas emission reductions
Air Pollution Control Division seeks input to track and verify oil and gas emissions
REMOTE (October 4, 2022): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division is gathering input on new oversight requirements for oil and gas production sites. The division will include the requirements in a rulemaking to verify that operators are reducing emissions to meet new greenhouse gas intensity standards. “Intensity” is a technical term that refers to the ratio of greenhouse gasses emitted to the amount of oil and gas produced.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announces this year’s Colorado Green Business Network 24K Gold Winner, Sustainability Award winners
(DENVER) Sept. 30, 2022: The Colorado Green Business Network has awarded Jeff Purdy and Capco, LLC the 2022 24-Karat Gold Award for their extraordinary commitment to reducing emissions and hazardous waste produced from the facility’s processes.
2023 National Radon Video and Poster Contests Now Open to Colorado Students
DENVER - Sept. 30, 2022 - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment invites students to participate in the 2023 National Radon Video and Poster contests. Students have the opportunity to get the word out about indoor radon risks, win cash prizes, and have their artwork and videos distributed across the state or country. Entries must be received by November 21, 2022.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Maintains National Accreditation Status through the Public Health Accreditation Board
Maintaining Accreditation through PHAB Ensures the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Capacity to Continue to Evolve, Improve and Advance
EPA and Colorado seek community input on Workplan to advance environmental justice goals
DENVER (September 23, 2022) — The U.S.
Colorado recognizes state businesses for commitment to sustainability
DENVER (Sept. 22, 2022): The newly-formed Colorado Green Business Network is proud to announce that 42 Colorado companies have earned a spot as certified members. To certify, each of these companies demonstrated an impressive commitment to integrate sustainability into their daily operations. The Colorado Green Business Network community represents a diverse array of businesses across the state, large and small, that implement unique and inspiring projects to reduce their environmental impact.
Colorado expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility criteria, announces upcoming mobile clinics
STATEWIDE (September 19, 2022) — The state of Colorado is expanding its monkeypox vaccination criteria to provide protection to Coloradans before they have high-risk exposures to monkeypox.