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Will carbon capture help clean New Mexico’s power, or delay its transition?

A virtually unknown company has a $1.4 billion plan to extend the life of New Mexico’s largest coal-fired power plant by installing carbon capture. Critics say it’s likely to be a costly distraction from the state’s just transition.

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 29 June 2022
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New Mexico’s coal transition law still faces an uncertain timeline

Drought and supply chain problems have left the state short on renewable power, while rising gas prices and a carbon capture plan have prolonged the life of the coal-fired power plant at the heart of the landmark law.

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 28 June 2022
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On Washington’s Colville reservation, solar-powered microfarm looks to prove model to boost food, energy sovereignty

Two geodesic domes will house Washington state’s first “agrivoltaics” project, an emerging niche that combines agriculture and solar photovoltaics to provide dual uses for land.

By John Stang . 22 June 2022
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Greenlit powerlines forecast Wyoming wind energy boom

Developers are poised to double Wyoming’s wind energy capacity, replacing coal as the state’s top source of electrical generation.

By Dustin Bleizeffer . 3 June 2022
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Commentary: California isn’t the solar leader it should be — especially in frontline communities

California can become a true solar leader by putting equity at the center of the state’s solar efforts, writes guest commentator Amee Raval.

By Amee Raval . 25 May 2022
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Commentary: Oregon must take action to stay in the race to cut emissions

Oregon has adopted some of the nation’s most significant climate policies, but new research shows the state still has work to do.

By Meredith Connolly . 17 May 2022
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Fossil fuel interests threaten New Mexico school funding to retain public support

Through PR campaigns and social media, fossil fuel interest groups tell New Mexicans to uphold drilling rights if they want to keep public school funding.

By Leanna First-Arai . 9 May 2022
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Biden administration to resume oil and gas leasing — again

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 21 March 2022
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Oil and gas heavily outspends clean energy, environmental groups on California lobbying

Over the past four years, fossil fuel companies paid almost $77.5 million to lobby lawmakers in Sacramento, even as the state promises to shift from oil and gas.

By Josh Slowiczek . 17 March 2022
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Washington wants to capture the natural gas leaking from landfills

State legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills, while a study is exploring using the methane for biofuels.

By John Stang . 16 March 2022