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Colorado appeals court sides with teenagers fighting oil and gas industry

Teenagers fighting environmental destruction at the hands of the oil and gas industry in Colorado just celebrated a victory. Last week the Colorado Court of Appeals sided with teenage activist and Earth Guardians director Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, who filed suit, and reversed a lower court ruling so the state could have to prioritize environmental protection before the interests of the fossil fuel industry. Back in 2013 Martinez and other teenagers approached the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), a state organization that according to their website is charged with promoting responsible development of fossil fuel resources in Colorado "in a manner consistent with the protection of public health, safety, and welfare, including the environment and wildlife resources." But apparently the kids didn't think they were doing such a great job with that mission - and they weren't alone.

 

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