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Environmentalists propose 3 more questions in ballot-box battle over oil, gas drilling in Colorado

Coalition files three measures after submission of seven by industry, supporters on consumer energy choice

Environmentalists and community activists have filed three state ballot proposals in response to measures filed by the oil and gas industry and its supporters. The action is the latest salvo in an escalating conflict over efforts to move away from fossil fuels in Colorado and the industry's pushback against what it sees as attempt to shut down drilling.
Environmentalists and community activists have filed three state ballot proposals in response to measures filed by the oil and gas industry and its supporters. The action is the latest salvo in an escalating conflict over efforts to move away from fossil fuels in Colorado and the industry’s pushback against what it sees as attempt to shut down drilling.
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 12: Judith Kohler - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
By | jkohler@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Environmental groups filed three statewide ballot proposals Thursday in response to  ballot measures by the oil and gas industry and its supporters that have been assailed as attempts to undermine goals on clean energy and addressing climate change.
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