Right to Healthy Environment?

About this episode

The episode discusses a proposed amendment to the Colorado constitution regarding the right to a healthy environment and its potential impacts.

There's a new amendment floating around that would change the Colorado constitution for one's right to a healthy environment. But what impact would this have on the state and would it ultimately help or hurt? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more. Show Notes: Proposed Right to a Healthy Environment Amendment Southwest Power Pool SPP issues Resource Advisory Win a Predator Generator Because the grid could use a backup plan. Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator . No, this is not a drill. Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore. How to Enter Starting with the first show of 2026 , drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section. That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session , so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment . Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest. At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments . Final Vote Then…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jake Fogleman, Amy Cooke

Topics covered

• environmental rights
• Colorado constitution
• government policy
• energy reliability
• public discussion

Keywords

• healthy environment
• Colorado amendment
• PowerGab
• energy policy
• environmental impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Independence Institute

Products: Predator Generator

Places: Colorado

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