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Aspen's Warm-weather Woes. Aspen Times, January 25, 2005. "Heavy, wet "Sierra cement" snow conditions and shorter winters with smaller snowpacks might become typical for Aspen and other ski resorts in Colorado, according to one climate change researcher. "But that could be the least of the state's problems, said Stephen Saunders, founder and president of the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization in Denver. Reduced snowpacks and higher temperatures due to global warming could make it much tougher to live in a state that already struggles to store enough water to irrigate crops, run its industries and help its cities grow, he noted." Think global (warming), act local. High Country News, November 8, 2004. "The Rocky Mountain Climate Organization, a new nonprofit in Colorado, is taking a backyard approach to the global problem of climate change. 'Our main thrust is what (global warming) can mean right here, and that is more drought, more fire, and less biodiversity,' says founder Stephen Saunders, a 30-year Colorado resident. 'It's threatening what makes this such a special place to live.'" Changes in climate likely to be costly in Colorado. Summit Daily News, October 27, 2004. "'In Colorado, climate change means less snow, less water, more wildfires, less biodiversity and less economic opportunity, as there is less water available for development,' said Stephen Saunders, president of the recently formed Rocky Mountain Climate Organization. 'We may be in the most vulnerable part of the country with regard to climate change,' he said. The new group is the first to zero in on the potential effects of climate change on the geographical region encompassing Summit County." Next generation's top challenge. Vail Daily, August 28, 2004. "Climate change may be, as Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ross Gelbspan argues in his new book, 'Boiling Point,' the overriding threat facing human civilization in the 21st century. In Colorado, however, the response in state politics has been minimal. Still, things are happening. A new group, the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization, has been created by Stephen Saunders, a former aide to U.S. Sen. Gary Hart and U.S. Rep. David Skaggs. Saunders, who served in the Clinton administration, says that the drought of 2002 was a wake-up call about how Colorado could be affected." Colorado Public Radio, June 28, 2004: Colorado Matters aired an interview with RMCO president Stephen Saunders about climate change and its impacts and what we can do about them. You can listen to the interview on the Colorado Matters web site. On the calendar of past shows, click on July 4 (when it was rebroadcast) or June 28. Aspen Skiing Company Gets Behind New Climate Organization. Aspen Times, June 16, 2004. "The skiing's going to get mighty sloppy if we don't change our attitudes about climate change, according to the Aspen Skiing Co. It's that belief, coupled with the other numerous negative impacts of climate change, that led the Skico to support the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization, which was launched last week." News Release, June 8, 2004: Announcing the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization. |
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