Boulder County Judge D. D. Mallard sided with the Colorado Oil and Gas Association today overturning Lafayette’s voter approved ban on fracking. “Lafayette does not have the authority, in a matter of mixed state and local concern, to negate the authority of the […]
Longmont to defend its fracking ban in the courts
The Longmont City Council received cheers and a standing ovation after they unanimously voted to continue to defend the city’s fracking ban in the courts. In July Boulder District Judge D.D. Mallard ruled that Longmont had no right to ban […]
Food and Water Watch helps Longmont, other communities concerned about fracking
Food and Water Watch are a national advocacy organization that has been working with communities around the country concerned about fracking. In Colorado they have been working closely with Our Longmont in the voter approved ban on fracking in the city. […]
A Public Affair: Thomas Linzey on Community Rights
Thomas Linzey of the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund joined us live for a call-in show on community rights approach to regulating and banning fracking and other industrial activities in communities. Linzey wrote a scathing commentary in the Colorado Statesman […]
Home Rule Ballot Initiative in Boulder County
Mary Smith with the Boulder County Community Rights Network talks about efforts to get a Home Rule ballot initiative in the County.
Boulder District Court strikes down Longmont’s fracking ban
The Boulder District Court today ruled that the City of Longmont may not ban hydraulic fracturing and the storage and disposal of hydraulic fracturing waste. In ruling in favor of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Judge Mallard found […]
Study of Seismology and Fracking in Greeley
An earthquake occurred in Greeley for the first time in more than forty years last month. Seismologists are taking a close look at whether the oil and gas activity, and waste water injection in the area is a contributing factor. […]