Hydorgen Fluoride 160,859 lbs. Hydrochloric Acid 375,976 lbs. Formaldehyde 45,724 lbs. Other pollutants 19,882,320 lbs. Colorado power plants release over 380 million pounds of air pollutants each year.
Sulfur dioxide is a major cause of deadly particulate pollution known as soot.
Electric power plants are the single largest industrial source of air pollution in the country. CoPIRG's Campaign Colorado must reduce dangerous air pollution by cleaning up polluting power plants. Promoting energy efficiency to reduce the demand for energy. Adopt stronger national clean air standards that protect public health. Invest in energy efficiency and renewables.