If OK’d, measure would be the first nationwide to require climate impact analysis in investment decisions.
After industry lobbyists halted the oil and gas well safe-distance law, their well-funded referendum could sway voters with misinformation.
Major laws quickly shot down, money debates still up in the air.
Missed cues grow Native distrust around a New Mexico research project on oil well wastewater.
In December, legislators killed a controversial abatement program known as Chapter 313, but its effects will last decades.
Lawmakers will have to resist inertia and oil and gas influence as the climate crisis worsens.
Questions over whether cold weather in New Mexico an ’emergency.’
Oil companies may end up relying on environmentally questionable crop-based fuels.
Josh Shapiro has revealed little about his policy proposals.
Proposed legislation would dramatically change New Mexico’s principal oil and gas law.
New Mexico’s legislative session, funded by oil and gas, promises fireworks.
Process will set financial assurance plan for all producers’ wells.
State regulators could order Boulder County to sell its gas rights without consent.
Order was quietly signed on the same day that residents celebrated the energy company’s plea deal on charges of environmental crimes.
Long-suffering residents of Dimock, Pennsylvania, feel cautiously hopeful after Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro announces plea deal with natural gas company.
Public prosecution ‘a great model’ for future suits against polluters.
An International Space Station instrument looks for dust, finds methane vent in the Permian Basin.
The poor would likely bear the costs of energy transition, but benefit from cleaner air and less warming.
Shapiro and Fetterman defeat pro-drilling candidates, but their policies on key issues remain uncertain.
Some races with moderate Democrats backed by oil money running against progressives remain too close to call.