Join us for an exclusive media briefing on a major new report analyzing compliance with Colorado’s landmark 2022 chemical disclosure law for oil and gas operations—and what the findings reveal about industry accountability, public health, and regulatory enforcement in the state.
While full details remain under embargo until the event, the report’s authors and leading national experts will offer an early look at evidence that some operators may be skirting disclosure requirements—potentially avoiding millions in fines—raising serious questions about health risks, emergency preparedness, and the law’s implementation.
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Why This Matters
- A new report uncovers widespread noncompliance with Colorado’s 2022 chemical disclosure law for oil and gas operations, raising urgent questions about public health protections.
- Findings suggest that major industry players are failing to report the chemicals they inject underground—potentially including banned substances like PFAS.
- The report builds on years of research, highlighted in 2021 by The New York Times, about the presence of “forever chemicals” in fracking operations and offers a new layer of accountability.
- Authors will release the report and its findings in an embargoed media briefing on May 20, including legal, scientific, and policy insights relevant to national energy and health reporting.
What You’ll Get
- First look at the report’s major findings.
- Insight from the legal and scientific experts behind the analysis.
- Background on how the report was built, and how other states can use this data to demand accountability.
- Tools and talking points to support reporting and advocacy following the release.
Featured Speakers
- Dusty Horwitt, J.D.
Lead Investigator and Report Author - Ramesh Bhatt
Chair of the Colorado Sierra Club Conservation Committee - John Spear, Ph.D.
Professor of environmental engineering specializing in microbiology at the Colorado School of Mines
Moderator
- Shannon Smith
Executive Director, FracTracker Alliance
Attendance is free, but registration is required. RSVP Now: This event is designed for journalists, environmental health advocates, legal analysts, and movement partners.
➡️ Please note: All content discussed in this briefing is under embargo until May 20th, 2025 10:00 AM MT.
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