Oct 25, 2023 | News Room - News
When Mike Silverstein, executive director of the Regional Air Quality Council, first started using an electric lawn mower years ago, he was often teased for using such a quiet, clean machine. Silverstein said some people would joke, “What are you doing?...
Oct 12, 2023 | News Room - News
On October 10, 2023, the Regional Air Quality Council presented awards to four Colorado legislators at its first ever clean air happy hour. Senator Winter, Senator Hansen, Representative Bacon, and Representative Willford were recognized as 2023 Clean Air...
Sep 11, 2023 | News Room - News
Ground-level ozone remains the Front Range’s most pressing air quality problem. The human-caused emissions that combine to form this invisible, odorless pollutant in the heat and sunshine of beautiful Colorado days come mainly from diesel and gas-powered vehicles,...
Sep 8, 2023 | News Room - News
To avoid breathing in unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone or wildfire smoke in Colorado, sometimes the best choice is to stay indoors. However, allergens, smoke, and airborne viruses—like those which cause influenza and COVID-19—can all find their way inside and...
Sep 6, 2023 | News Room - News
Funding will be used to directly reduce ozone precursors and other air pollutants on Front Range In response to a recent violation at the Commerce City Suncor facility, the Environmental Protection Agency has fined the oil and gas producer $760,660 for noncompliant...
Aug 17, 2023 | News Room - News
Beginning September 1, 2023, riders age 19 and younger will ride for free and breathe easier. Regional Transportation District (RTD) fares are currently free for all riders through the end of August 2023 as part of the Zero Fare for Better Air initiative to help...
