Oil company hasn’t replaced leaking tanks near Fort Collins despite months of complaints December 6, 2021

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“We’re moving away from coal and oil, and in the meantime, we have an industry that is kicking and screaming about changing their product, because they’re invested,” [Dr. Cory Carroll, PSR Colorado] said. “I can understand that, but at the same time, as a physician, I’m invested in my patients’ health. If you’re going to do this, do it without hurting my patients. You have to be accountable for what you’re doing to others.”

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