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This week on inside Boulder News, following recent decisions from the White House, the city of Boulder joins others in reaffirming a commitment to meaningful climate action. After months of construction, a new underpass gives pedestrians an easier and safer commute and Boulder fire prepares for “swift water” season.

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This week on inside for the news following recent decisions from the White House, the city of Boulder joins others in reaffirming a commitment to meaningful climate action. After months of construction, a new underpass gives pedestrians and easier and safer commute and Boulder fire prepares for Swiftwater season.

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Welcome to inside Boulder news your chance to share your stories, get involved and keep up to date on all things: Boulder I'm, Jonathan Daniel in wake of the United States decision to leave the Paris climate agreement, thousands of cities and businesses across the country in the past week have vowed to uphold the goals in the Paris Accord cities in Colorado like Aspen and Denver, were among that list and, of course so is the city of Boulder. The.

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United States will withdraw.

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From the Paris climate, Accord Donald Trump's controversial decision to leave the Paris climate Accord puts the United States alongside Syria and Nicaragua in the list of the only countries that aren't in this global agreement. But what is the Paris climate agreement and what makes this decision so controversial so we're getting out the.

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Paris agreement was a global commitment of all a number of countries in the world that were getting together and making a coordinated commitment to try and combat climate change. That.

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Worldwide commitment included a goal that many scientists say is necessary. The United States committed.

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To reducing its global greenhouse gas emissions 80% by the Year 2015 for.

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Those who were in favor of this commitment, the president's decision, came out to be disheartening. It was.

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Extremely disappointing action for cities, businesses and universities like the city of Boulder, that really prioritized global climate change and the fight against it. That's.

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Why the city of Boulder is joining other partners to say we are still in and so.

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It was very important for the city of Boulder and a number of other cities to stand up and make it clear to our global partners that we are so committed to upholding and honoring those goals and intensifying our efforts to achieve them. On Monday.

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More than 200 mayor's had already signed on to this agreement executed by cities and organizations across the u.s. in agreement in which mayor suzanne jones was included.

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And uphold the Paris climate agreement goals and some are finding comfort by giving the issue more perspective, the nonprofit organization, Sierra Club, says the u.s. can meet 60% of its Paris commitments. Just by joint efforts by cities, states and businesses alone, Boulder.

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Is going to stay a leader in climate action because of the new and innovative efforts that were piloting and trying out the city every day, innovative.

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Efforts that will help reach and could exceed the international goals. Our.

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Main climate commitment goal is that we're committed to reducing these greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050 compared to a 2005, baseline and another important goal. That's part of our climate commitment is to achieve a hundred percent clean renewable electricity supply by the year 2030 for.

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More information about the city's climate goals, please visit Boulder climate calm with the winter months behind us and summer days, coming into focus many head out to creeks and rivers to cool down, but it's important to take precautions and be safe within the water. This week the Boulder Fire Department held its yearly Swiftwater training to prepare for these type of emergencies.

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It's summertime in Boulder and creeks are starting to crowd with people cooling off. Unfortunately, people sometimes underestimate the power of water and find themselves in dangerous situations. The.

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Most common cause is recreation, either people you know playing by the creek tubing and they just get in a little bit deeper than they should have that.

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Is why the Boulder Fire Department, headed out to Boulder Creek this week to brush up on their skills, water.

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Safety is very important in the city of Boulder, because, of course, we have Boulder Creek and we have multiple other waterways that flow through the city, firefighters,.

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Say they respond to about five to six water related incidents each summer with one already this season? If.

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You're going to use the creek for recreation, it will be very important to have adequate equipment so make sure that you have a good tube. Make sure that you know how to swim and if.

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You don't know how to swim. It is recommended to take swimming lessons in places such as the rec center or avoid the risk. The.

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Best way that prevent these accidents from happening is knowing your limits. If you're not a very strong swimmer, then it's probably a good idea to stay away from the water should.

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You find yourself in a dangerous situation, it's vital to remember that the.

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Slowest moving water is closest to the shore, so if you do get into a swift water situation where you've lost control and try your hardest to get to the shore by either swimming or just by pointing your head to the direction of the shore with your feet, downstream, firefighters.

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Say that by doing this technique, the stream will get you closer to the shore, where you'll be more likely to be able to gain traction or be within reach of others. On shore, it's one of the biggest crossing areas for students to access the cu-boulder campus and for residents wanting to get to businesses a brand new underpass will make this crossing area more accessible. Next week, the city of Boulder will celebrate what will be its 80th underpass, opening located near baseline, Road and Broadway.

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This new pedestrian underpass will save you time and keep people safe stay tuned for an upcoming inside Boulder news as we bring you coverage of the celebration, love.

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That a community to come and visit and celebrate with us the baseline underpass project celebration is on Thursday June 15th from noon to 1:00 on the south side of the underpass, the.

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Fourth, annual Ironman Boulder triathlon will take place this weekend with more than 2,000 athletes participating this year. The community is invited to come out and watch.

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The triathlon will include a 2.4 mile swim up in the Boulder Reservoir, a hundred and twelve mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run along the Boulder Creek path. The finish line will be at 13th and Arapaho in downtown Boulder. They stray off on offers. Forty qualifying spots for the Ironman World Championship, which will be held in Hawaii later this year, keep in mind that roads and some favorite Boulder attractions will be closed for the event, including the boulder reservoir for more information on how to get around the city.

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This weekend visit ironman, calm, /, boulder and select spectator guide for more information, and before we go take a look at this over the weekend. Our feathery friends over at the boulder reservoir welcomed a new addition to their bird family. The Osprey camp has been keeping track of the off sprays nesting season and has followed this family's nest journey. The first egg hatched on June 4th and the second egg is expected to hatch soon you can keep up with the Osprey by going to the website seen on screen.

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Thank you so much for watching it on this week's edition of inside boulder news. If you have pictures news tips or events you'd like to see featured we'd love to hear from you connect with us on Facebook, you can also sign up to receive video updates right in your inbox. Just go to Boulder channel eight soft comp and click on subscribe.