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Study finds source of pollutants around Elyria Swansea neighborhood
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Study finds source of pollutants around Elyria Swansea neighborhood

By Maddie Rhodes | Fox 31 News A new study found the causes of pollution in the Elyria Swansea neighborhood near Commerce City, with two well-known facilities causing most of the pollution. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder looked into the neighborhood that is filled with manufacturing plants like the Suncor Energy oil refinery, the Robert W. Hite wastewater treatment plant, local industrial shops and major highways. While it’s referred to as a “heavily polluted urban area” in the study, some of these facilities are causing more pollution than others. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Oprah Winfrey makes surprise DNC appearance to rail against man she once considered running for office with
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Oprah Winfrey makes surprise DNC appearance to rail against man she once considered running for office with

By Andrew Mark Miller | Fox News CHICAGO — Legendary talk show host Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, when she slammed former President Trump and his vice president 24 years after she suggested he would make a good president. "We know all the old tricks and tropes that are designed to distract us from what actually matters," Winfrey told the crowd at the United Center. "But we are beyond ridiculous tweets and lies and foolery. These are complicated times, people, and they require adult conversation. And I welcome those conversations because civilized debate is vital to democracy, and it is the best of America." In another veiled shot at Trump, Winfrey said, "Now, there's a certain candidate that says if we j...
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In look ahead to 75th session, legislators may renew emission-reduction tactic discussion
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State, The Sum & Substance

In look ahead to 75th session, legislators may renew emission-reduction tactic discussion

By Ed Sealover | The Sum & Substance Colorado legislators once again are discussing how to move office workers and other commuters out of single-occupancy vehicles, setting up another potential confrontation on the subject during the 2025 legislative session. Democrats on the Transportation Legislation Review Committee, which examines issues each year in between legislative sessions, voted Friday to draft a bill that would require state officials to make air-quality improvements related to transportation. Although Sen. Kevin Priola, the Henderson Democrat who asked for the bill draft, did not specify the contents of the proposal, he said it could incorporate numerous suggestions that environmental advocates presented to the TLRC. Those suggestions included two ideas that have ...
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