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Coalition turns to Colorado voters to phase out fracking permits

An organizer with Safe and Healthy Colorado says even after state lawmakers passed legislation mandating that oil and gas regulators prioritize the protection of public health and the environment, they continue to permit hundreds of wells - many right in the middle of highly populated areas.

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Coalition turns to Colorado voters to phase out fracking permits

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Adrift: Communities on the front lines of pesticide exposure fight for change

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LISTEN: Denise Moreno Ramírez on protecting workers in auto shops and beauty salons from toxics

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