News Release | Environment New Mexico Research & Policy Center

Energy Efficient Buildings Would Reduce Global Warming Pollution, Save New Mexican Families $309 Annually

New Mexican families could save $309 every year on their electricity bills by 2030 if the government invests in the energy efficiency of our buildings today, according to a new report by Environment New Mexico. Saving energy in our buildings would also help New Mexico’s fight against global warming, reducing global warming pollution from buildings by 31 percent—the equivalent of taking more than 657,000 cars off the road.

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President Obama to Stand Up to Big Oil on Keystone XL Pipeline

Albuquerque, NM– According to media reports, President Obama and the State Department today will reject an effort to force administration approval of the Keystone XL pipeline.   Environment New Mexico’s Sanders Moore issued this statement in response:  “Today, President Obama will stand up to Big Oil’s latest attack on our health and environment by rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline...

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Environmentalists, Local Constituents Call for End to Wasteful Subsidies to Big Oil

Albuquerque, NM - Today, Environment New Mexico was joined by Ona Porter from Prosperity Works and local activists to call for an end to $44 billion in subsidies to Big Oil. The groups highlighted the environmental and public health threats—from last year’s massive BP Gulf oil spill to global warming pollution—posed by America’s continued dependence on oil. They also pointed to the enormous profitability of big oil companies: The top five companies have already reported over $67 billion in profits in the first half of this year.  “New Mexicans are paying twice for a gallon of gasoline, once at the pump and a second time on tax day,” said Maxine Paul.

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FREE Screening of the Oscar Nominated Documentary: Gasland

Can you light your water on fire? This is a real concern for residents across the country whose water has been contaminated by hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," a dangerous method of natural gas extraction. Companies are already fracking in New Mexico and are rapidly looking to expand the practice. Join us for a screening of Gasland  on Tuesday, June 21st. Attendees will learn about the dangers associated with fracking and how New Mexico's drinking water is at risk.

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Congress Extends Clean Energy Provisions

Late last night the U.S. House of Representatives passed a tax package which included a provision to extend critical clean energy tax incentives.  This came after a spirited and hard fought effort by renewable energy and energy efficiency advocates as well as the environmental community.  The bill also included provisions that are harmful to the environment and unnecessary, including subsidies for coal-to-liquid fuels and corn ethanol.  President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law as soon as today.   Environment New Mexico Advocate Sanders Moore issued the following statement...

News Release | Environment New Mexico

Dependence on Big Oil, Dirty Coal Could Cost New Mexico $230 Billion By 2030

Albuquerque, NM -- Between 2010 and 2030, New Mexico will spend as much as $230 billion on oil, coal, and other fossil fuels -- 5.8 times the total earnings of all New Mexico workers in 2007.  At the same time, pollution from fossil fuels is the number one source of air and global warming pollution and a leading source of water pollution, said Environment New Mexico in their new report.