We can’t pass down poisoned land and call it a legacy... to protect what we've inherited we need bonding reform, forcing oil companies to fully fund well plugging/cleanup. So far abandoned wells have cost taxpayers $100M. #NMPol hat tip @westernlaw.org www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...

Cap and trade is the most cost-effective climate policy CA has to reduce pollution and fight climate change while cutting costs for families and growing our economy. Lawmakers must extend an ambitious program this year! www.latimes.com/environment/...

📢 NEW: Japan is joining EDF & other partners in int'l collab to reduce emissions across liquefied natural gas supply chain—"smartest, most practical steps the energy sector can take right now to cut climate pollution & secure gas supplies” - EDF Pres. Fred Krupp. More: www.edf.org/media/japan-...

Senate passage of SB 540 is a key step to ensure CA is at the forefront of a revolution in electricity markets across the West. We look forward to refining & improving the bill in the Assembly so CA can realize the full benefits of market cooperation. www.rtoinsider.com/106937-tenta...

Today’s cap&trade results show another dip in prices, capturing the very real cost of uncertainty around the reauthorization of this program post-2030. Swift and ambitious action is needed to provide certainty & bolster the revenue that is critical for climate action & communities www.edf.org/Z6Ki

Thank you @heinrich.senate.gov for standing up for clean air, for clean cars and trucks, and for the expert, technical rulemaking at the U.S. EPA, that we used to have. Polluters are driving the car now.

America's stronger, cleaner future is at risk. This week, 2 key U.S. House committees advanced a plan that undermines an American-made energy boom while threatening people’s health w/ more pollution. More on this threat to Americans' ability to thrive: blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...

As #CALeg works to extend California’s cap-and-trade program this year, our new report w/ Greenline Insights finds extending the program through 2045 will significantly benefit California families, climate & economy. 📝Read the full report here: www.greenlineinsights.com/investments-...

@governor.ca.gov recently called the cap-and-trade program “one of our most effective tools to cut emissions & create good-paying jobs.” As CA looks to extend cap&trade, it can't afford to forget about the essence of the program: the cap itself. #CAleg @keroednersutter.bsky.social www.edf.org/Z6zu

This week, we spoke in support of Senate Bill 540 at the California Senate Judiciary Committee. This bill: 🌞 gives CA the fastest and cheapest path to a 100% clean energy economy 🏭 cuts pollution from dirty power plants by 31% & 💸 saves $800 million each year. #CAleg @keroednersutter.bsky.social

Today, the President issued an executive order targeting states’ authority to tackle the climate crisis. Our statement from Alliance co-chairs @governor.ny.gov & @govmlg.bsky.social ➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releases/alliance-statement-on-executive-order-targeting-state-authority-apr-2025/

This session, Senator Mimi Stewart (SD 17) lead progress on climate through a trio of policies aimed at community resilience and pollution mitigation. 2 out of 3 of those policies passed. We applaud Sen. Stewart for her steadfast dedication to climate action as a true climate champ!

👏 Huge THANK YOU to all the legislators, advocates, community leaders & supporters who made Community Benefit Fund SB48 & Innovation in Govt Fund SB83 possible. Your dedication is paving the way for a cleaner stronger & more resilient NM! Now it's up to Gov. Lujan Grisham-ask her to sign the bills!

"Lawmakers sent the @govmlg.bsky.social a bill establishing a new $210 million community benefit fund solely dedicated to projects focused on reducing pollution, modernizing energy grids, clean transpo expansion and other climate-change related initiatives." Thanks KOB! www.kob.com/new-mexico/r...

In a huge win for NM, the Community Benefit Fund (SB48) has passed in the House and is headed to the governor for final approval! SB48 invests $210M in clean energy, economic diversification, jobs, sustainable economic growth, and more.

Senate Bill 83 to create the Innovation in State Government Fund passes the House 31-25 and heads to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk! 🎉🎉🎉 Many thanks to Senate Pro Tem Mimi Stewart and Rep. Kristina Ortez for your hard and excellent work!

Another NM #Climate victory as #SB83 is on its way to the Governor's desk. Thank you #NMLeg! What SB83 will do for NM: ✅ Helps state agencies create and implement climate action plans ✅ Supports job creation in sustainable industries ✅ Builds long-term resilience and accountability

Regarding the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fire, the Forest Service relied on poor weather data & failed to understand how climate change had dried out the landscape, which contributed to how much damage it caused and how large it became. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

More asthma, cancer and higher energy bills--that's what the Trump Administration is promoting by bringing back coal

A 2024 GAO report found the IRS netted a savings of $13,000 for every additional hour spent auditing wealthy individuals’ tax returns. Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️ 📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social

Senate Bill 48 to create the Community Benefit Fund (CBF) is up now! The CBF is a transformative piece of legislation designed to propel New Mexico towards a sustainable and prosperous future. We're thankful for Senator Stewart and House Floor Leader Rep. Reena Szczepanski for their leadership!

📣📣📣 “Oil and gas can well afford to step up. Big industry is using its exclusive access to make it seem like their cost is our cost when in reality fossil fuel executives can pay their fair share for common sense pollution reductions in our state.” www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...

"Let’s stop the misinformation. Economics closed [San Juan Generation Station]. The ETA has helped soften that blow. But there’s more to do." TY @nativevoters.bsky.social in today's @thenewmexican.bsky.social It's time to #ActonClimate! www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...

"Our citizens deserve to have clear air, clean land, clean water. Our citizens are rising up & saying you must do something about the climate impacts in New Mexico," Sen. Stewart said on NM In Focus about the Clear Horizons suite of bills. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k02...

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT IN THE SESSION! We're working hard to get key bills across the finish line, including SB 48 Community Benefits Fund, which would bring $340 million in resources to communities for infrastructure and climate projects. Watch our video: youtu.be/tfyrzNSdBvU

🚨 ACTION NEEDED: New Mexico HB91 is heading to the Senate Floor! This bill will lower energy costs for low-income families, but we need YOUR voice to get it passed! #FairRatesForNM #nmpol #nmleg

Senate Bill 83 to create an Innovation in State Government Fund, which equips agencies w/ the resources & expertise needed to lead in sustainable energy innovation, is being heard now in the House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee. Tune in: sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00293/Harmon...

A bright spot: New Mexico nearing the finish line with a comprehensive clean water permitting bill to safeguard upwards of 95% of the states waters put at risk by SCOTUS via 2023 Sackett v. EPA decision. 🙏🏼 in particular to @senatorwirth.bsky.social for his steady leadership on this bill.

NEW: Vaccines. Fluoride. Autism. Communications involving these and 20 other “controversial, high profile, or sensitive” topics will get extra scrutiny under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. By @anniewaldman.bsky.social and @lisalsong.bsky.social

Extreme weather events are increasingly putting financial strain on insurers and homeowners. But #insurance and disaster recovery can be reimagined, Carolyn Kousky of @envdefensefund.bsky.social told Resources Radio last week. Learn more 🎧 www.resources.org/resources-ra...

The House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee votes 6-4 to pass Senate Bill 48, the Community Benefit Fund! Woohoo! We’re excited about these proactive investments in communities across NM. Thank you Senator Stewart! 🙌🏽

🌞From @thenewmexican.bsky.social: After debate, Senate backs bill to create $10 million fund to fight climate change #nmleg #nmpol www.santafenewmexican.com/news/legisla...

Senate Bill 83 the Innovation in Government Fund passes the Senate 26-14 and it's on to the House! Thank you to Senator Stewart for her leadership!

📣📣📣 "New Mexicans are ready for good-paying, sustainable jobs. Our leaders must act now to deliver on that promise." ~ Oriana Sandoval @civicpolicy.bsky.social on SB4 the Clear Horizons Act & SB48 the Community Benefit Fund in the @thenewmexican.bsky.social www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...

🚨The Trump administration wants to ignore a key scientific basis for climate action, jeopardizing the lives of Americans🚨

TY @thenewmexican.bsky.social "In a state where drought, fire, floods, heat & other extreme weather conditions are becoming ever-common, we understand better than most that time is running out to slow climate change." NM needs SB4 the Clear Horizons Act! www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/edit...

The Trump admin has erased thousands of federal data sources in recent weeks, including key environmental and public health data essential for assessing environmental justice. UCS's Stacy Woods explains how this threatens community health, prosperity & the nation’s pursuit of justice for all.

“The federal government has stepped back. It is not going to regulate polluted waters or skies. … For New Mexico to build for the future … we are on our own. The good news is that by passing climate-focused laws, New Mexico can strengthen itself for the future — before it’s too late.”

"SB 4, championed by Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart, has been tabled in the Senate Finance Committee. That usually means death, but it deserves to be resurrected." #nmpol #nmleg #climate #energy www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/edit...

While the House and Senate have voted to overturn the methane polluters fee, which held the largest polluters accountable, I feel lucky to live in New Mexico where our entire delegation put people over polluters. #CutMethane

Woohoo!! A win for New Mexicans! The Senate Finance Committee voted 6-3 to pass SB83 the Innovation in Government Fund! This is a key element of laying the groundwork for a cleaner, more resilient New Mexico with a robust economy.

This morning, the Senate Finance Committee will hear Senate Bill 83, the Innovation in Government Fund to strengthen state capacity by equipping agencies w the resources & expertise needed to enforce clean energy initiatives, a key element of laying the groundwork for a cleaner, more resilient NM.

When lawmakers in Congress cut clean energy incentives, state taxpayers pay the price. Read the full story >>> bit.ly/4bgKn0p

The Endangerment Finding is EPA’s bedrock determination that climate pollution harms human health & welfare. Striking it down would trample science, be contrary to law, & worsen harms already being felt by Americans in communities across the country. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

With over 10M people living within a half-mile of O&G production breathing polluted air, the methane polluter fee is good for our air and good for our communities, but some in Congress want to roll it back. 👇 www.edfaction.org/news-resourc...

On Tuesday, 2/25, the New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 48, the Community Benefit Fund (CBF), a groundbreaking investment in locally-driven projects that will strengthen communities, create jobs, and help New Mexicans adapt to increasing climate challenges. tinyurl.com/52df8pab

SB48 Community Benefits Fund has passed the Senate Floor with a 23 to 15 vote!! 🙌 👏 This is a huge step forward for New Mexico’s future! These bills will support community-driven projects and local energy innovation.

Under federal and state methane rules adopted in recent years, the demand for technology to #cutmethane has increased, which is a win-win for our economies and climate:

PNM filed their plan in July 2017 to close the coal-fired #SanJuanGeneratingStation... two years BEFORE NM passed the energy transition act (2019). PNM closed San Juan for cost reasons. www.pnm.com/documents/39... @protectnm.bsky.social @riogranderift.bsky.social @sierrariogrande.bsky.social

Everyone deserves clean air and water. This Black History Month, we're celebrating leaders of the environmental justice movement🤝🏿🌎