Environmental Health News

Good Leadership on Methane Rules»

January 5, 2022 – Governor Lujan Grisham sets herself apart in protecting local communities from oilfield pollution and establishing future quotas in state statutes for renewable energy production. State oil and gas regulators adopted…

Cut Methane Waste & Reduce Health Risks»

December 28, 2021 – Third-party economic analysis in 2020 found that comprehensive state methane rules are extremely cost effective, delivering a 30% return on investment for New Mexicans, including $1.2 billion in avoided air…

Maximizing State Revenue»

December 20, 2021 – Originally Published by EDF “Unchecked emissions carry a significant economic cost for New Mexico. Vented, flared and leaked methane wastes $271 million worth of natural gas annually. If captured, this…

How reducing methane emissions creates jobs»

December 15, 2021 – Tackling methane emissions produces cleaner air and creates high-quality jobs Published by EDF “New research shows that reducing methane emissions from oil and gas facilities helps clean the air and…

Protecting Our Air Helps Our Economy»

December 12, 2021 – New Mexico holds some of the worst methane pollutions in the country with 1.1 million metric tons of methane being released into the air. Through venting, flaring, and leaks, this…

Protect Public Health and Our Communities»

September 30, 2021 – Tell the Environmental Improvement Board to Protect Public Health & Our Communities Now! The Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) is taking comments regarding public health within our communities. We need you…

Quarterly Newsletter: Autumn 2021»

September 23, 2021 – New Mexico’s Orphan Wells – A Danger to Human Health and the Environment New Mexico has a serious orphan well issue that presents significant financial, environmental and health challenges for…