The executive director of the state's largest environmental advocacy organization says it's no coincidence Colorado is poised to make some serious strides on climate as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
"The science tells us that we need to be acting with urgency. I think COVID really brought to the forefront these kinds of public health challenges, and climate change at its core is a public health challenge," said Kelly Nordini, executive director of Conservation Colorado.
"We have the opportunity for a Colorado-style recovery that prioritizes public health. We see this as a moment in time to build the economy for the future grounded in these things, and we see the public looking for those things and supportive of that kind of leadership."