Energy

Guest Blog: Out with the Good, In with the Bad? Don't Let ABQ City Councilors Scrap 2009 Energy-Saving Building Code!

October 14, 2011 by Democracy for N...

10/16 ABQ: Fulbright Association Hosts Perspectives on Climate Change

October 12, 2011 by Democracy for N...

From Fullbright Association, New Mexico Chapter:

You are invited to 
Perspectives on Climate Change
3:00 PM, Sunday, October 16, 2011
Jewish Community Center
5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Click for Flyer (PDF)
Free and Open to the Public

INTRODUCTION
“Current views in Congress on the threats of global warming:" Senator Jeff Bingaman (by video)

PANEL
“The scientific evidence that growing carbon dioxide levels and global warming are largely of human origin” -- Professor David Gutzler, The University of New Mexico

“Potential consequences of global warming, from inconvenient weather to global catastrophe” -- Dr. Mark Boslough, Sandia National Laboratories

“Obstacles standing in the way of addressing global warming- a business community perspective” -- Mr. Jeff Sterba,Chairman, PNM Resources

Republicans Have Given Up on America

October 5, 2011 by Left in Alabama

Defeatism is the new Republican flavor ... telling us about all the things we can't do instead of challenging us to reach for the stars and lead the world.

Chairman Cliff Stearns, who leads the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, told NPR that "We can't compete with China to make solar panels and wind turbines."

I heard Stearns make that comment on NPR and my jaw dropped.  A while back on a telephone town hall, Rep. Mo Brooks (R, AL) told constituents we can't afford Social Security any more.  And of course, we can't afford clean air and water, either, and a whole host of other things that used to comprise the American Dream.

When I was little my Daddy always told me, "Can't never could," and it's the absolute truth.  As long as you believe in failure, you're doomed to fail.  Republicans have officially become the "Can't Do" Party.  As long as they've given up on America, America can't afford to have them in power.

New National Report: How Gov. Susana Martinez's Big Business Agenda Endangers New Mexicans

September 28, 2011 by Democracy for N...

Just the facts! Food & Water Watch, joined by Conservation Voters New Mexico and the New Mexico Federation of Labor, today released a report (pdf) that outlines numerous examples of how Governor Susana Martinez has given special privilege to industries like oil and gas, industrialized dairy, homebuilders and mining -- at the expense of environmental protection and the local economy. The well-documented report also provide useful charts that demonstrate -- in no uncertain terms -- how and why the Martinez administration puts politics and campaign donor wishes ahead of the needs of New Mexicans and protecting our vital natural resources. 

Local Flash Mob at State Fair Part of Global Effort to Solve Climate Change

September 27, 2011 by Democracy for N...

Learn more at at www.solnotcoal.org

On Saturday, more than 100 activists held a flash mob at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds to demand solutions to climate change. With the motto "Sol Not Coal" on bandanas, signs and flyers, dancers and volunteers created a high-energy spectacle right in front of the State Fair’s natural resource pavilion. 

“New Mexicans need to realize that global climate change can be solved and that the solutions mean cleaner air, better quality of life and more good jobs,” said Lilia Diaz, New Energy Economy’s Director of Programs and Outreach.