Since 1987, the New Mexico Environmental Law Center has worked every day to protect New Mexico's water, land and air from toxic pollution; and to assist its many and diverse communities protect their environment.
EIB Offers Opportunities For Public to Comment on Carbon Caps
The Environmental Improvement Board will take public comment on the New Energy Economy and New Mexico Environment Department’s greenhouse gas (GHG) proposed rules in Hobbs, Clovis and Farmington. Get Details.
Enchanted with Carbon Caps
“Initiating a carbon cap regulation in advance of any federal laws is a critical opportunity for not just New Mexico, but all western states. Sooner or later, whether through congressional action or through EPA Clean Air Act regulations, there will be rules restricting greenhouse gas emissions. States getting an early jump on emissions reductions may qualify for early reduction credits in these future policies.“ The Range
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State’s Poorest are Hardest Hit by Environmental Destruction
“Many of the people the New Mexico Environmental Law Center represents live near the greatest polluters and generally have fewer resources with which to address impacts of climate change such as water shortages, extreme weather events, and increased rates of disease.“ The Santa Fe New Mexican
Final Arguments Presented on New Industrial Dairy Regulations
SANTA FE, N.M. — Speaking for the thousands of New Mexicans they represent, on Monday, the Citizens Coalition of natural resource, consumer protection advocacy and public health advocacy groups filed final summary of reasons why New Mexico’s Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) should adopt stringent regulations for industrial dairy operations.
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New Mexico Needs To Enact Greenhouse Gas Rules
“Many of the people the New Mexico Environmental Law Center represents live near the greatest polluters and generally have fewer resources with which to address impacts of climate change such as water shortages, extreme weather events, and increased rates of disease. This is exactly why this case is so important to us, and why we have spent the last two years working on it.“ Albuquerque Journal
Will New Mexico be the Next Climate Leader?
“The board heard testimony from members of the public and expert witnesses. Last week on the Santa Fe Radio Cafe we interviewed witnesses in support of the petition.“ Huffington Post
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