138: Examining Air Quality in Colorado’s Pikes Peak Region

Ever stopped to wonder what’s in the air you breathe? From invisible pollutants to visible smog, air quality affects us all—whether we realize it or not. Host Ally Richardson from Pikes Peak Permaculture sits down with activist and Peak Environment cohost Konrad Schlarbaum, alongside Pikes Peak Area Council of Government’s Air Quality Outreach Specialist Kenzie Courtney, to discuss air quality in the Pikes Peak region. In this episode, we’re diving into the challenges we face, the risks we can’t ignore, and the steps we can take to create cleaner skies for generations to come. Mentioned in this episode: Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Find the Air Quality Index here CDPHE Air Quality Division - Colorado Air Quality Summary CDPHE’s Air Quality Division daily reports The latest ways to get around in the Pikes Peak region Free Energy Audits for Businesses Food To Power PPAG will provide info through Bike Routes and Safety Information Additionally, mark your calendars for Bike To Work Day on Wednesday, June 25th, where free breakfast will be provided at several bike stations throughout the city. Find more details here: Thanks to these Peak Environment sponsors: Pikes Peak Permaculture. Visit pikespeakpermaculture.org for opportunities to learn more about sustainable organic living through permaculture – workshops, classes, field trips, and networking. The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region. Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Pikes Peak Permaculture GrowthBusters Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.

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138: Examining Air Quality in Colorado’s Pikes Peak Region is an episode from Peak Environment by Dave Gardner.

This episode is 01:14:27 long.

This episode was published on May 2, 2025.

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