Tag: denver office of climate action
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‘Planting seeds of tomorrow:’ Aurora granted $5 million from USDA to plant trees in low-income neighborhoods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted $22 million to Colorado, including $5 million to the city of Aurora, to expand equitable access to green spaces, officials announced at a press conference in Aurora Thursday. In Aurora, the money will go toward a project the city calls “Reinvesting in Aurora’s Urban Canopy for Social Equity and Climate…
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Denver committee OKs emission reductions, energy improvements for large buildings
The Denver City Council safety committee unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday that would require all large commercial and multifamily buildings in the city to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy performance. The ordinance now advances to the full council for two final votes in the coming weeks. In Denver, commercial and multifamily buildings produce…
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Denver stores to begin charging for single-use plastic, paper bags in July
After a pandemic-related pause, Denver’s “Bring your own Bag” ordinance is finally going into effect next month, requiring stores to charge customers 10 cents for each single-use plastic or paper bag they use to carry their purchases. This ordinance, passed by the City Council in December 2019, was meant to go into effect in July…