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Accidents waiting to happen

Thousands of miles of waterways are threatened by at least one potential source of contamination.

Campuses go renewable

College campuses are playing a major role in the fight to prevent the worst impacts of global warming.

Nine states campaign for 100 percent clean energy

In the wake of Environment California’s successful campaign to commit the Golden State to 100 percent clean electricity generation by 2045, Environment New Mexico is launching a multi-year campaign to convince America to set similar goals to transition to clean energy.

Choose wildlife over waste

Plastic foam cups and containers are ending up in our oceans, polluting our water and harming wildlife. We can choose wildlife over waste.

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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Solar Homes webinar highlights leadership opportunity for cities and states

On February 20th, a group of 45 city and state decision makers and clean energy advocates joined us for our webinar, “What a Solar Homes Policy Could do for Your Community.” Environment America’s Go Solar Campaign Director Bret Fanshaw summarized the findings of our recent report, Solar Homes: The Next Step for Clean Energy.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: EPA commits to PFAS drinking water standards

Following pressure from lawmakers and groups such as Environment America, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed today to begin setting enforceable drinking water standards on two toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). We commend the EPA for listening to the community, incorporating critical feedback, and responding appropriately to protect our drinking water from PFAS contamination.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: PFAS management plan falls short

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a “PFAS Management Plan” today that fails to establish drinking water standards for toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

News Release | Environment America

Clock starts on Dirty Water Rule 60-day comment period

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will publish its proposed replacement for the Clean Water Rule in the Federal Register on Feb. 14, initiating the 60-day public comment period. Considering the Dirty Water Rule would strip federal protections from thousands of waterways across the country, the EPA is giving Americans an astonishingly brief opportunity to speak out on the most sweeping attack on clean water in recent memory.

News Release | Environment New Mexico

New Mexico embarks on path to become national clean energy leader

A brighter, cleaner future is within reach for New Mexico after state Sens. Mimi Stewart and Jacob Candelaria and state Rep. Nathan Small introduced Senate Bill 489 (SB489), the Energy Transition Act (ETA), today. The legislation sets standards for New Mexico utilities to get at least 50 percent of their electricity from renewable energy by 2030 and to be 100 percent carbon-free by 2045.

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Energy Sage

Have you ever thought about going solar at your home or business? Environment New Mexico has partnered with EnergySage to make finding your local solar options easy. Find out more.