The Boulder Carbon Tax Tracker project is about to have its second major growth spurt since our start-up last summer — and we’re asking you to be part of it.

Today we launch a series of online forums, and with them hope to inaugurate a vibrant discussion of the city’s unique municipal carbon tax approach. But it’ll be one that will be significantly easier for you to take part in. Check out the new discussion boards.

Our aim when we launched this project — with the help of the Knight Foundation and it’s News Challenge grant — was to see if two long-time environmental reporters could partner with local citizens to explore participatory journalism’s potential, in this case to cover a tough eco-issue like global warming, and find a local focus for a story with national and international implications. … (more…)

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Anyone can think more like a reporter, without necessarily having to look like one!

A community journalism project is, by definition, a collective venture. To truly succeed, knowledge gained by some has to find its way across to the whole group.

That’s why we, the founders of Boulder Carbon Tax Tracker, want to share with you some of our perspective about journalistic practice, along with guidelines for contributors to this group effort.

Over time, with your help, we hope to improve and expand on these key points, and add more.

Read on, and please share your own thoughts and questions…

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You can help make this site great. Volunteer now!

Boulder Carbon Tax Tracker is a community journalism and discussion project, so we need your help!

We don’t want your money — we want your enthusiasm, curiosity, skills, and a little bit of your time. Training and guidance are provided.

You don’t need to live in Boulder to help, although being local does give you more opportunities to participate.

Please fill out our volunteer form. We’ll contact you shortly to get you started.

Thanks!