Three weeks ago when former EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt, officially resigned, you may have heard a small (large) cheer from the POW office. Between scandals, regulatory rollbacks and blatant climate denialism, Pruitt needed the boot. But if we’re being...
The last 20 years have left their mark on the world’s polar ice caps. As an international explorer and guide, I’ve seen firsthand how a warming climate is changing our planet. Each year it becomes increasingly easier to ski to the north pole because of decreased...
I grew up a happy-go-lucky kid who absolutely loved being outdoors with her family. My parents were the kind of brave souls who weren’t afraid to pack up their two small children into an even smaller tent and spend a week on a backcountry canoe trip. Before I could...
“To be an Olympian, one must be bold, daring, and willing to push beyond their comfort zone. Now Olympic athletes fight to preserve a world where future generations of winter athletes and enthusiasts can pursue their passions and their dreams.” Protect Our...
When it comes to adding more renewable energy in Colorado, Xcel Energy is the biggest game in town. Over the next four years, Xcel has proposed adding two gigawatts of renewable energy to the power they supply, all while retiring two coal-fired power plants. What does...
BOULDER, Colo. – October 10, 2017 – Protect Our Winters (POW), the leading climate nonprofit in the outdoor industry, is thrilled to announce that Mario Molina has joined the team as executive director. An avid alpinist, snowboarder, mountain biker, guide, and life...
