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The Biden Administration Protects Millions of Acres of Arctic Alaska

Latest NewsAlaskaJenny Shalant
The new Special Areas Rule in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska could boost biodiversity and empower Indigenous Peoples to defend the lands they’ve relied on for generations.
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“Forever Chemicals” Called PFAS Show Up in Your Food, Clothes, and Home

ExplainerUnited StatesMolly M. Ginty, Courtney Lindwall
These toxic chemicals are so common in consumer products and manufacturing that they’re everywhere—including inside our bodies.
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In Planning for Climate Change, Native Americans Draw on the Past

ExplainerUnited States, CanadaTim Vanderpool
Across North America, Indigenous tribes and nations are consulting their traditional ecological knowledge to help prepare for a warming world.

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Tri-State to Close NM, CO Coal Plants

Expert BlogNoah Long
A new plan from Tri-State will close its New Mexico and Colorado coal plants- in line with the recent economic trend away from coal. It's Arizona and Wyoming plants weren't mentioned, for now.

Nevada Increases Energy Efficiency Savings Targets, Again

Expert BlogPatricia Valderrama, Noah Long
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) approved a $55 million budget for energy efficiency and demand-side management programs in 2020 for the state’s largest electric utility, NV Energy. Investing in energy efficiency saves customers money on their bills, improves…

2019 in Review: Nevada Steps Up on Clean Energy and Climate

Expert BlogPatricia Valderrama, Noah Long
This year may be the most impactful Nevada has ever seen on clean energy and climate policies, but it also saw troubling reminders that the climate crisis is already here. We’re highlighting some of the actions the state has taken…

NV Gov. Sisolak Signs Order to Reduce Carbon Pollution

Expert BlogPatricia Valderrama, Noah Long
Today, Governor Sisolak signed an Executive Order committing to reduce carbon pollution in Nevada and work toward an equitable and inclusive transition to a carbon neutral, clean energy economy. Governor Sisolak's administration is blazing a path for other states looking…

The Rise of the “Outdoor Voting Bloc”

Expert BlogSam Gilchrist, Noah Long
In Colorado and neighboring states, a thoroughly western combination of self-reliance and responsibility is translating into action on climate.

Red and Blue Colorado Votes for Relief from Pain at the Pump

Expert BlogMax Baumhefner, Noah Long
While bitter politics may have paralyzed legislative efforts in D.C., in Colorado, bipartisan legislation is now headed to Governor Jared Polis’ desk to be signed into law that would ensure Coloradans gain access to a cleaner, cheaper, transportation fuel.

State of Washington Ready to Lead on Climate

Expert BlogNoah Long
This year Washington state is poised to take several decisive steps to confront climate change. After years of political gridlock and aggressive pushes by fossil fuel companies to block clean energy, the 2019 legislature appears close to passing a suite…

New Mexico Passes Bill to Plug Cars into Clean Electricity

Expert BlogMax Baumhefner, Noah Long
Consumer research reveals that people want to buy electric vehicles (EVs), but often hesitate to do so because of a lack of charging infrastructure. Aside from Tesla’s superchargers, there are only six public fast-charging locations in all of New Mexico…

50% Renewable Energy Would Create Jobs, Investment in NM

Expert BlogNoah Long, Arjun Krishnaswami
New analysis finds that a 50 percent renewable energy standard in New Mexico could create up to 8,830 new jobs in the state's clean energy economy and stimulate over $4.6 billion of new investment in 2030. It would also cut…

Cleaner Air, Better Health in NM’s Clean Energy Future

Expert BlogNoah Long, Amanda Levin
New modeling finds that New Mexico would reap substantial benefits from a 50 percent renewable energy standard in combination with increased energy efficiency savings. These improvements would lower harmful air pollution across the state, improve public health, and provide cheaper…