Global Warming Solutions For The West

Making Every Drop Count 8/05/2008

New Report Shows How Efficiency Could Save the Southwest 5.7 Million Acre Feet of Water

Using Water Wisely 8/05/2008

The report, Using Water Wisely: Southwest Data Shows the Promise of Efficiency, analyzes water saving opportunities in six southwestern states—New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah. The report finds that the Southwest could save as much as 5.7 million acre feet of water each year by using existing technology and adopting proven, effective best practices in the agricultural, residential, electric generation and industrial sectors.

Building an Energy-Efficient America: Zero Energy and High Efficiency Buildings 7/14/2008

America is the largest consumer of energy in the world. Almost half of the energy we use—10 percent of the energy in the world—powers our buildings. Most of this energy comes from burning fossil fuels. Our reliance on these fuels makes us vulnerable to supply disruptions, contributes to global warming and other environmental problems, and is becoming increasingly expensive.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks congressional freeze on EPA emission regs 8/05/2008

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is urging Congress to pass a law that would stop U.S. EPA from enacting greenhouse gas regulations through the Clean Air Act.

A very wet bargain 8/04/2008

Albuquerque's water rates are among cheapest in the state, yet the local water authority has no immediate plans to adjust the price.

Emission Capping Plans Unveiled 8/04/2008

Many New Mexico companies, especially power producers and the oil and gas industry, would have to begin reducing greenhouse gas emissions or pay a price beginning in 2012 under a plan being developed by seven Western states and four Canadian provinces.