This is the stunning, unique and precious Rio Chama Watershed, New Mexico
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Who are Rio Arriba Concerned Citizens?
We are a grassroots organization that defends against Oil and Gas development in the Rio Chama Watershed, NM while educating and advocating for sustainable, safe energy and income sources in our region.
Our Considerations Are:
- To inform and educate our community on current issues that affect public health, safety, land, air and water quality in the Rio Chama Watershed.
- To promote the Rio Chama Watershed as a model for sustainable development and renewable energy.
- To stand for the “Frontier District” as designated in the Rio Arriba County Oil and Gas Ordinance (2009). This district is east of the Continental Divide and home of the Rio Chama Watershed.
- To maintain a relationship with Federal, State, and County decision-makers to provide information and education concerning Oil and Gas development and promoting Green Energy to the wider community.
Keep up with the latest environmental and sustainability news affecting our Watershed, region and the wider world via our Facebook stream.
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Sustainable Good News Sunday begins with microgrids. The U.S. Department of Energy announced funding of $34 million to advance clean energy technology in 18 American Indian and Alaska Native communities listed in the article. Then, a new report shows that a competitive market verses utility owned, is the best consumer option for EV charging station expansion. Next, The Welsh government will be funding research projects that focus upon tidal lagoon technology with the goal of making Wales a world leader in the technology. Finally, 15 miles off the coast of New Bedford, Mass. will soon be home to a 62-turbine wind farm. The farm is expected to put out 800 megawatts, enough electricity to power more than 400,000 homes. Enjoy! (links in comments section).
DOE targets Native communities with solar and microgrid funding
www.renewableenergyworld.com
DOE targets Native communities with solar and microgrid funding News - Renewable Energy World Protests held yesterday, May 25th at the BLM offices in Santa Fe. They are putting up 10,000 acres for auction to oil and gas. Remember the land leases are offered at obscenely small dollar amounts and potentially will cause a lifetime of harm to the land, water and health of the communities nearby. Read on.
Headline: "Diverse Coalition of 270+ Advocates, Indigenous Groups, Farmers, Artists, Musicians, Educators, and Businesses Call for End to Federal Fossil Fuel Leasing"
"Santa Fe, N.M. – Over fifty advocates rallied at the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico state office in today to deliver a letter signed by 272 local and national groups, unions, businesses and institutions urging the agency to cancel its plans to auction off over 10,000 acres of public lands administered by the New Mexico State Office to the oil and gas industry on May 25. "
Advocates Hold “End Sacrifice Zones” Rally at New Mexico Bureau of Land Management
www.frackoffchaco.org
Advocates Hold “End Sacrifice Zones” Rally at New Mexico Bureau of Land Management Diverse Coalition of 270+ Advocates, Indigenous Groups, Farmers, Artists, Musicians, EducatorSustainable Good News Sunday begins with “Green” Hydrogen. Our governor is pushing for NM to have Hydrogen Hubs using “Blue” methods which support the oil and gas industry. This article explains the differences - the cost of Green vs. Blue, and beyond. Focus and financial development should be placed into Green Hydrogen methods but are being buried by industry Greenwashing dirtier methods. Next, news about cheaper electric vehicles headed into the marketplace combined with federal tax credits potentially causing a surge in purchases of EVs. Then, a Texas geothermal energy company built a 3,200-foot vertical reservoir storing water beneath the earth. Opening a valve releases the water which shoots upward so powerfully that it can turn a turbine to generate electricity. They are calling this test site an “earthen battery.” Finally, a unique California EV company has designed vehicles with solar panels on the roof, recycled materials throughout with the ability to power a home during emergencies for a very reasonable price. This is one to watch! Enjoy (links in comments section).
Can Green Hydrogen Save The Planet?
nowthisnews.com
NowThis traveled to Plug Power’s gigafactory in upstate New York to learn about potential uses for green hydrogen.Even clean energy should mostly be used for other things than making hydrogen. At best doing this wastes a lot of the energy.
Help us keep this beautiful land and water pristine for another 100 million years.