New Mexico & El Paso
On October 4, the United States Supreme Court rejected an effort by industry polluters and their political allies to block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) comprehensive Clean Air Act standards to cut methane and other harmful pollutants from the oil and gas industry.
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In August, “Gen Green” will engage with communities across New Mexico with the goal of educating and empowering our community through a series of Climate Solutions – Just Transition Town Halls. Albuquerque August 8, Las Cruces August 14, Taos August 22, Santa Fe August 29
We’re in the news: Albuquerque Journal op-ed piece includes member Dale Doremus. June 16, 2024
NM taxpayers are often left paying the clean-up bill for low or non-producing wells that leak toxic chemicals into the groundwater. The industry’s “insurance coverage” doesn’t include enough funding to address the actual costs. Tell the Commission the rules need to change.
Advocates across New Mexico petitioned the Oil Conservation Commission to modernize woefully outdated laws governing oil and gas cleanup, financial assurance and operator transfers.
Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter outings for June-October 2024. There is something for everyone, from yoga to service projects.
Thank you, passionate Sierra Club members, for your dedication and hard work. Time to do something fun.
Santa Fe New Mexican article: EPA rule forces San Juan to clean up its ash waste