Voices for Action

Amendment 74’s multi-billion dollar threat to Colorado taxpayers and our environment

EDF Staff / Published October 30, 2018

It's time to address Amendment 74, a seemingly innocuous amendment to the Colorado Constitution that would create a nightmare of litigation and severely limit the ability of state and local governments to protect our clean air and water.
Red Handed on Red Tide: How Rick Scott’s neglect made Florida’s 2018 algal blooms and other water quality issues worse

Ben Schneider / Published October 17, 2018

With his political career on the line, Governor Rick Scott is making a show of his concern for the red tide crisis affecting his state. But for eight long years, Scott’s actions undermined the state’s ability to prevent, prepare and respond.
Talking about climate change on the campaign trail

Joe Bonfiglio / Published October 15, 2018

Is it possible for candidates to talk about climate change in their campaigns? The answer is yes, if you make it relevant for voters. Here are a few guidelines for making climate change an issue in your race.
We must protect America’s fisheries

/ Published October 5, 2018

October is National Seafood Month, and this year the future of America’s fisheries is under threat.
Environmentalism is good politics in 2018

Joe Bonfiglio / Published July 2, 2018

Protecting clean air, safe water and a healthy environment is not only good policy, it’s good politics.

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