Views 0 The ever-quickening global climate crisis is drawing sharp attention to New Mexico’s long reliance upon oil and gas extraction and the slow speed at which leaders are able to transition to a green economy.
Views 0 The Gila National Forest covers over 3 million acres across southwest New Mexico, with elevation changes between 5,000 feet above sea level, to nearly 11,000 feet. At Western New Mexico University in Silver City, the Natural Sciences Department has collected over 13,000 plant specimens, and over 10,000 animal
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New data shows there are more than 2,500 “orphan wells” throughout New Mexico that have the potential to leak dangerous gas into the air and contaminate groundwater. And experts think there could be more that we don’t know about.
Views 0 Camilla Feibelman, director of the Rio Grande chapter of the Sierra Club, talks with Scott Brocato about the proposal that would establish protections against methane and other pollution from the oil and gas industry.
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – With gas prices getting higher and higher, electric vehicles are surging in popularity. But, some concerns have been raised if our infrastructure is ready, and while most of those concerns have centered on our power grid – the folks at Sandia National Laboratories are raising the
Views 0 Since her freshman year, University of New Mexico sophomore Feleecia Guillen has fought for climate justice as a member of UNM Leaders for Environmental Action and Foresight. Her unbridled passion for climate action has driven her to advocate for community health and survival on both a university and
Views 0 The Mountain West might not have the top solar-producing states, but residential solar saw a significant boost across the region last year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Views 0 KRWG Public Media Scholar Noah Raess reports on the future facing pecan farmers in southern New Mexico.
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque metro area recently gained around 120,000 new residents, who hope to create a buzz around environmental sustainability. Two new honeybee colonies, consisting of around 120,000 bees, have been brought to our state by Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico to boost the area’s
Views 0 Local communities need to prepare for the impacts of climate change, New Mexico State Climatologist David DuBois said during the Four Corners Air Quality Group meeting Wednesday in Farmington.
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