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R.A.C.C. Update
Dear R.A.C.C. Community,
In this time of covid & the elections, please note that we will not be sending out a Newsletter in November. We look forward to connecting in 2021.
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..."In another legal victory, PSR and two fellow plaintiffs forced the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to consider the climate consequences of selling leases for fracking on 1.8 million acres of public land in the American West."
..."In response to a lawsuit filed by PSR, WildEarth Guardians and the Western Environmental Law Center, the Trump Administration will have to conduct a legally required review of the climate consequences of its leasing program across 2,700 square miles in Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming."
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In another legal victory, PSR and two fellow plaintiffs forced the Bureau of Land Management to consider the climate consequences of fracking on public land in the American West.Sustainable Good News Sunday hands the day off to the Green Amendment. Often the only way to move the needle on the national front is to work from the ground up. Would you like to be a part of making a “Green Amendment for the Generations” part of the New Mexico State Constitution? What is the Green Amendment? How can you train to advocate for environmental justice as one of our New Mexico guaranteed rights? Read on. (we lay out some background in comments section)
THE MISSION: “Green Amendments for The Generations” - To pursue and secure constitutional protection of environmental rights in states across the nation and ultimately at the federal level.
GET TRAINED! In the 3 session Green Amendment Leader Training
November 12th, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and
November 16th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm (all MT).
Participants must commit to all 3 sessions, the 3rd date/time TBD by all.
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THE STORY: a 57 min. PBS video telling the history behind the action. Did you know that the people of Pennsylvania voted a Green Amendment into their state constitution back in the 1970’s? We suggest watching at least until the 10 min. mark to hear the powerful words of young people. forthegenerations.org/the-green-amendment/green-amendment-story/
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NEW MEXICO? Story link. forthegenerations.org/resources/states-pursuing-green-amendments/new-mexico/
NEW MEXICO: A video entitled – Reflections on Stories from New Mexico: a journey of challenge, sadness, and inspiration. Posted in early October, 2020. forthegenerations.org/reflections-on-stories-from-new-mexico-a-journey-of-challenge-sadness-and-i...
This blog post provides information which supports the economic and public health benefits of clamping down on methane rules – those our Governor supports. However this article may try and present positive data, the fact that oil and gas is a dying industry, that NM should step back from dependency upon its revenues, and the many decades long damage to our land, water and public health – is not a sustainable option for future generations, seems over looked.
…”The loss of these protections underscores the importance of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s commitment to nation-leading methane rules in New Mexico. Achieving the governor’s goal will require regulators to close loopholes in their proposed rules that would leave emissions from 95% of oil and gas wells across the state unchecked.”
…”Fortunately, new economic analysis reveals that by closing these pollution loopholes the state can deliver strong, cost-effective rules that reduce pollution, safeguard air quality and deliver millions of dollars in public health benefits and increased royalties.”
…”New Mexico is currently the nation’s No. 2 oil producing state, behind only Texas, and the latest data highlight the severity of its pollution problem. EDF analysis shows the state’s oil and gas operators emit roughly one million tons of methane annually, which has the same near-term climate impact as 22 coal-fired power plants.”
blogs.edf.org/energyexchange/2020/10/08/amid-federal-rollbacks-new-study-shows-stronger-methane-r...
Amid federal rollbacks, new study shows stronger methane rules make economic sense for New Mexico
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Over the past month, the Trump administration has pressed forward with rollbacks of federal protections from oil and gas methane pollution — a move that will result in millions of tons of additional...