You no doubt are hearing the news about the just passed Inflation Reduction Act. Greenpeace offers up some details they entitle - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. We're on our way but have some series issues, especially in New Mexico involving hydrogen development, that still need our focus. But for now, things are looking up, so we can celebrate!
Announced Today - Ford and DTE Energy announce largest renewable energy purchase in US history. As part of its plans to reach carbon neutrality, Ford is announcing today it will soon be able to source all of its electricity in Michigan from clean energy sources. DTE Energy will be adding 650 megawatts of solar energy capacity for Ford by 2025. Read on...
Ford and DTE Energy announce largest renewable energy purchase in US history
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Ford and DTE Energy are taking a massive step in the fight against climate change. The automaker and Detroit-based energy company DTE Energy are announcing today a new clean energy agreement, the larg...The clock is ticking, this research gives hopeful news.
Study finds 100% renewables would pay off within 6 years
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New research from Stanford University researcher Mark Jacobson outlines how 145 countries could meet 100% of their business-as-usual energy needs with wind, water, solar and energy storage. Our legislators are holding committees across the state in preparation for bills they will be voting on in the next legislative session which will happen in the new year. This is a rare occasion we all are given access to how our bills are formulated by both lawmakers and the public. Hydrogen is one issue facing us again. It is up to us to advocate for how it will come to New Mexico (clean or dirty?) - because all indications are it is on it's way. Here is a link to keep us up to speed on the inner workings of bills as they formulate.TODAY at 9:15, tune into the NM Legislature Interim Economic Development and Policy Committee for a Debate on Hydrogen for New Mexico.
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If you miss it you can see a recording later:
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The headline says it all. This is an important read.
“We Can’t Frack Our Way to a Safe Climate” — Frontline Groups Slam Inflation Reduction Act
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“We Can’t Frack Our Way to a Safe Climate” — Frontline Groups Slam Inflation Reduction Act As communities call for Biden to declare climate emergency, Greater Chaco Coalition and Good News and Bad News. From Greenpeace - there is a petition below to send a message to Chuck Shumer re: oil and gas.
"BREAKING: Senators Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer finally reached an agreement on a reconciliation deal — the Inflation Reduction Act — that provides billions in funding for climate action, ⚠️ but it also includes major giveaways to the fossil fuel industry! ⚠️
In exchange for Manchin coming to the table, the fossil fuel-funded senator is demanding that Congress also pass a bill that would greenlight fast tracking of more oil and gas permits. This is called the “permitting reform bill.”
The permitting bill is a straightforward giveaway to the fossil fuel industry. We need Senator Schumer to show that he cares for communities more than fossil fuel industry CEOs and do everything in his power to kill this deal!BREAKING: Senators Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer finally reached an agreement on a reconciliation deal — the Inflation Reduction Act — that provides billions in funding for climate action, ⚠️ but it also includes major giveaways to the fossil fuel industry! ⚠️
In exchange for Manchin coming to the table, the fossil fuel-funded senator is demanding that Congress also pass a bill that would greenlight fast tracking of more oil and gas permits. This is called the “permitting reform bill.”
The permitting bill is a straightforward giveaway to the fossil fuel industry. We need Senator Schumer to show that he cares for communities more than fossil fuel industry CEOs and do everything in his power to kill this deal!
Tell Senator Schumer to reject Manchin’s permitting side deal! ➡️ bit.ly/3QpN6sT