New study: Urban sprawl a factor in global warming

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo.
The sprawl and population growth has meant that Coloradans, who drove 22 million miles a year in 1980, now drive 47 million miles. That is projected to increase by 59 percent by the year 2030.

By comparison, a recent blue ribbon panel report concludes that adopting stricter California-level emission standards for cars and trucks would reduce greenhouse gas output by 3.4 million metric tons between now and 2030.

“It’s not a question of foisting a different lifestyle on people. We just need to do more of what we’re doing,” said Democratic state Rep. Claire Levy, who represents western Boulder County, and Clear Creek and Gilpin counties.

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