Coloradans to Vote on Whether They Have a “Right to Natural Gas”

In Colorado, voters will soon decide on a ballot measure that could alter the state's stance on fossil fuels by affirming a "right to natural gas." This initiative, spearheaded by a conservative nonprofit, seeks to amend the state constitution to protect methane gas sales, potentially reversing local efforts to phase out gas appliances in new constructions in favor of more sustainable, electric options. The measure underscores a broader national debate about climate policy, energy transition, and the role of fossil fuels in the future, highlighting the ongoing tension between traditional energy practices and progressive environmental goals.