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.
New Lung Association Poll Finds Arizonans Strongly Support Policies to Boost Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles PHOENIX, AZ December 10, 2020 Today, the American Lung Association released a new poll conducted by Global Strategy Group showing that Arizona voters overwhelmingly recognize that climate change represents a significant present-day threat and strongly support actions to boost renewable energy and electric vehicles. The poll follows recent state action to increase renewable energy usage. The poll found that 78% of voters view climate change as a serious problem, with more than half (54%) of Arizona voters viewing climate change as a VERY serious problem or crisis. Notably, two-thirds of voters agree that climate change is already having an impact on the American southwest and 62 percent believe that failure to act will result in climate change SOON being as big of a problem as the coronavirus.
live coverage on the c-span networks this morning back. vladimir putin is expected to return to the presidency in russia. later, the former house speaker, newt the rich. we did newt gingrich. she outlined some of the reasons buried she said that the senate today is not what they envisioned. the number to call for our independent line is 202-628- 0205. the number to call for our republican line is 202-737-0002. the number to call for our democrat line is 202-737-0001. we will get your comments via facebook and printer twitter. let s take a quick look at some of the headlines in washington state. mitt romney winning big. he won nearly 30% of the vote. newt gingrich coming in fourth with just over 10%. meanwhile, the focus on super tuesday, the columbus dispatch on the trail. the atlanta journal constitution has battled for the top spot. we will have more on all this coming up over the course of the program, but we want to share with you the comments of senator olympia sno
standing here now, i cannot help but remember that cold and blustery day on january 19, 197071 we took our leave of washington. and following president president carter s generous remarks and tribute to my husband and all he had done to heal our country, we found ourselves leaving the capital watching bridget walking past a row after row of capitol police. for many years as we were here, they had been more than just friends to us. in a very real sense, they were like an extended family. as all-america came in the last year during the tragic events, they not only protect us but they stand guard over democracy itself. today i am glad to see some of them here as well as all our friends and so many of you who have enriched our lives beyond any measure that you can possibly know. and to you, mr. president, for all your wonderful remarks and for everybody who honors us with their presence here, i thank you for this very special occasion. it is one, of course, that we will treasur