State hydrogen projects promoted, killed; governor goes to Australian hydrogen conference with oil and gas reps.
An idle well fee program is masking vast cleanup costs while harming residents and the climate.
Tension over energy industry oversight has sparked a rare agreement between climate activists and the oil and gas industry.
Meanwhile, report after report shows greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise in New Mexico.
If signed by Gov. Newsom, the legislation would set a precedent by requiring large companies to disclose total greenhouse gas emissions.
Industry lobbyists targeting legislators with “myth after myth” to stop emissions disclosure bill, says key environmental group.
As the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative stalls in the courts, front-line communities ask the administration to prioritize their input.
The legacy of fossil fuel development endures in leaks, spills and neglect.
Sempra is pitching lawmakers on industry-friendly climate solutions paid by ratepayers.
Following watchdog’s advice, senators shrink tax giveaway program for oil and gas.
The state’s largest fossil fuel companies won a new loophole big enough for a liquified natural gas plant.
Residents and scientists had called for research on health risks for years, while industry campaign denied links.
Emissions disclosure bill is testing the state’s climate resolve in the face of industry misinformation.
Environmental groups fault the Railroad Commission for lax oversight, warn of health impacts.
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor refused to take up the bill in a committee, for the second year in a row, as divestment movement grows.
Developers tout hydrogen as a clean energy source; Navajo opponents say it is another way outsiders will profit by harming their environment and health.
State senator cites story, which revealed oil lobbyist’s misleading tactics.
Program at San Juan College School of Energy would certify “clean” fossil fuels.
Two blocked climate bills show the oil and gas industry, related unions can still sway the new Democratic House majority.
Legislation aims to shine a light on corporate climate pollution and carbon offsets.