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Gov. Jared Polis Orders 30 Percent Reduction In Oil And Gas Emissions Over Next Two Years

"This will lead rapidly to more breathable air in Colorado," Polis said.

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Polis directed state regulators to come up with rules by the end of next year that reduce those emissions by 30% in 2025 and 50% by 2030, from a 2017 baseline.
Polis directed state regulators to come up with rules by the end of next year that reduce those emissions by 30% in 2025 and 50% by 2030, from a 2017 baseline. (CBS)

By Shaun Boyd, CBS Denver:

Gov. Jared Polis is rolling out what may be the state's most ambitious effort yet to reduce ozone pollution.

The Front Range has one of the worst ground-level ozone problems in the country.

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