Colorado Public Radio and Ozone

A recent interview on Colorado Public Radio's Colorado Matters discusses ozone pollution in Denver. The interview features Mike Silverstein with the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division and Ken Wonstolen with the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, and discusses the state's proposal to ratchet down on emissions of ozone forming compounds from oil and gas developments north of Denver.

Ken Wonstolen with the Colorado Oil and Gas Association claims the cost of protecting clean air is simply too great. However, the cost of reducing smog not only pales in comparison to the profits the oil and gas industry is making, but pales to the cost of asthma to Colorado and its children. Under the state's proposal, the oil and gas industry would be spending pennies, yet saving millions, not to mention giving our children a healthier future.