Resources
Resources on climate change, solar, divesting, and more
Al Gore’s TED Talk:
What the Fossil Fuel Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
Electrification:
PNM’s EV charger rebate
For residential, commercial and multifamily units
Sustainable Buildings Tax Credit
There are two types of tax credits available under the program—one for installation of certain energy-efficient products in existing residences and another for commercial renovation and new construction projects.
Learn how to Electrify Everything – from 350 NM
350NM’s Electrify New Mexico website lists rebates and tax credits for EVs & EV chargers (and all kinds of electrification projects) from the state, federal, manufacturers and electricity providers all across the state in addition to PNM. Learn more at these links:
Solar and batteries
Heat pumps
Heat pump water heaters
Weatherization
Induction cooking
Resources for low-income residents
Divesting:
Divest / Invest
How to manage your finances and investments in a way that will help stop climate change and also protect your finances.
Fossil Free Funds
Are your savings invested in fossil fuels? This excellent website provides an easy way to see the climate impact of your mutual funds.
BankTrack
BankTrack’s mission is to stop banks from financing harmful business activities; to promote a banking sector that respects human rights and contributes to just societies and a healthy planet; and to support fellow civil society organizations in their engagement with banks.
Carbon Footprint:
Don’t let the fossil fuel industry make you feel guilty in their attempt to blame climate change on individuals instead taking full responsibility themselves. But it is still good to make personal changes in any way that you can to reduce your impact on the climate crisis.
Calculate your Carbon Footprint
One of the most useful carbon footprint calculators on the web. The site also offers ways to donate to offset your emissions, but there are many other excellent places to donate as well, such as Native Energy
Solar:
Solarize Santa Fe!
Santa Fe County Sustainability offers a free, impartial consultation for residents who are considering solar. Now is a great time to solarize your home, or to encourage your landlord to solarize. We can help you get started, answer your questions about solar, and help you find financial resources to make your solarization affordable. A 26% federal tax credit is available through the end of 2022.
Martin Heinrich’s Solar Toolkit
Strategies to help you go solar.
New Mexico solar rebates and tax credits calculator
Learn about solar incentives that can help you install solar.
New Mexico Solar Energy Association
A non-profit chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, NMSEA serves New Mexico through chapters in Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Silver City and Taos, with interest in other regions. Most chapters have monthly/bi-monthly programs and/or other educational events. Their Sunchaser program takes energy-related programs to public and private schools throughout New Mexico and the far reaches of the state. Their main events are Solar Fiesta (Albuquerque, September), Taos Solar Music Festival (Taos, June) and SynergyFest (Las Vegas, April) and hands-on classes.
Renewable Energy Industries Association of New Mexico (REIA-NM)
REIA advocates for the technology, financial incentive programs, public interest, and environmental policies that support continued growth in the renewable energy industry, This synergy creates more jobs, and a stronger, healthier economic future for New Mexico.
Positive Energy Solar
If you have Positive Energy install your system, and ask when you sign up, they will donate $500 to a local environmental nonprofit organization in your name.
Gallup Solar
Gallup Solar is collaborating with communities, elected representatives, utilities and industry to bring solar power to all peoples in our area.
Other Resources:
350 New Mexico
Keeping New Mexico Enchanted. We strive to create a future that supports a livable planet and just society through education and outreach, public policy advocacy, and mobilizing people to take action.
350 Santa Fe
Accelerating the transition away from fossil-fuels. Collaborating, cooperating and coordinating with climate crisis fighters in and around Santa Fe, NM. Learn more about climate issues at their comprehensive site – “Global Warming wiki.”
Albuquerque Sustainability
Information about sustainability efforts at the City of Albuquerque.
Alliance for Local Economic Prosperity
Supporting public banking for New Mexico, which could potentially provide financing for renewable energy
The Carbon Underground
Helping solve climate change from the ground up
The Center for Emergent Diplomacy
Living in the adjacent possible, flourishing in the emerging future
Climate Access
The network for those engaging the public in the transformation to low-carbon, resilient communities
Climate Change and Health
A Position Paper of the American College of Physicians from the Annals of Internal Medicine
Climate Change Resources
Get started learning about climate change.
Climate Justice Toolkit
A comprehensive resource to empower college communities to address climate issues effectively.
The Climate Mobilization movement
Join the movement winning emergency-speed climate action in communities across the United States
Climate Protection & Restoration Initiative
Because Net Zero will not suffice
Climate Reality Northern New Mexico
Learn more at their page: Resources on Climate Solutions for Educators and Students This page is aimed at teachers and students, but is equally applicable for the general adult audience.
Climate Victory Gardens
Planting a garden has the power to change the world. Climate Victory Gardens are part of the climate solution by restoring soil health to draw down carbon. Everyone can grow a garden, and everyone can take meaningful action on the climate crisis.
Coalition of Sustainable Communities New Mexico
A Coalition of local governments throughout New Mexico that envisions the state as a leader in climate action and sustainability. Our Coalition will speak in a united voice to ensure resilient, equitable, and sustainable communities.
Committing to Renewables in New Mexico
2017 report from the Union of Concerned Scientists
Consumer Notice
Learn about risks to health from environmental factors including fracking.
Corporate Accountability
Working to Make Big Polluters Pay . Also see their Liability Roadmap to hold polluters liable for fueling the climate crisis.
EPA’s Health information page
Health effects of climate change
FrackHealth
Fracking-related health database
The Global WE (Global Warming Express)
Kids Change the World!
Vision: To mobilize the voices of children of the world to enable them to become leaders and positive agents of change in support of a sustainable planet. Mission: To educate children in the areas of science, climate literacy and sustainability and to facilitate opportunities for children to use their voices through the visual, performance and public speaking arts.
Geoharvey
Detail-packed blog with daily news about Energy and Climate Change
Green Fire Times
News & Views from the Sustainable Southwest. Currently publishing (in print and online) every other month.
Green New Deal
The Green New Deal will convert the old, gray economy into a new, sustainable economy that is environmentally sound, economically viable and socially responsible. It seeks to solve the climate crisis by combining quick action to get to net- zero greenhouse gas emissions and 100% renewable energy by 2030 along with an “Economic Bill of Rights” – the right to single-payer healthcare, a guaranteed job at a living wage, affordable housing and free college education.
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
“ITEP strengthens tribal capacity and sovereignty in environmental and natural resource management through culturally relevant education, research, partnerships and policy-based services.”
Kiss the Ground
Awaken to the possibilities of regeneration
Land Witness Project
New Mexicans sharing their stories about the impact of climate change on their lives and livelihoods
Leading the Public into Emergency Mode
A New Strategy for the Climate Movement by Margaret Klein Salamon, Director of the Climate Mobilization
The Leap Manifesto
A call for a Canada Based on Caring for the Earth and One Another
Middle Rio Grande Water Advocates
Public access to information and actions pertaining to the shared water supply in the Middle Rio Grande
New Mexico’s Changing Climate
Laura Paskus’ series. Also see Paskus’ article: Federal climate report shows how climate change will impact U.S. economy, infrastructure and more
New Mexico Climate Map
An overview of climate change impacts and issues in New Mexico.
New Mexico Environment Department
Events Calendar
New Mexico Healthy Soil Initiative – A community collective & state-level program supporting farmers and ranchers in the quest to improve soil health
New Mexico Healthy Soils Working Group
Upcoming soils events
New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light Events Calendar
New Mexico Political Report – Environmental Project
Stories related to their ongoing coverage of environmental issues in New Mexico.
New Mexico Statewide Inventory of K-12 Environmental Education
From the Environmental Education Association of New Mexico
Nextgen America
NextGen America empowers young voters to engage in the political process and ensure the government is responsive to the largest and most diverse generation in American history by harnessing the power of young voters to reshape the political outcome of the country — not for an election cycle but for a generation. They focus on climate, economic justice, racial justice, and democracy.
Pace Nation
PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) funds energy upgrades to buildings that create jobs, make properties more valuable, and help states achieve policy goals. It’s 100% voluntary and it’s being adopted in every region of our nation.
People’s Climate Movement
Sign Up to Volunteer to help educate and engage Climate, Jobs, and Justice voters.
Project Drawdown
The world’s leading resource for climate solutions. Their mission is to help the world reach “Drawdown”— the point in the future when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline, thereby stopping catastrophic climate change — as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible.
Red Lights To Green Lights
From 20th Century Environmental Regulation To 21st Century Sustainability – By Daniel C. Esty
Recommendations for New Mexico Carbon Pollution Pricing Policy
This study responds to the New Mexico State Senate’s 2018 SM023, calling for a study to be done on “how a carbon fee could be implemented in New Mexico and its effects on the economy, jobs, health and greenhouse gas emissions.” The present study provides recommendations and supporting evidence for the implementation question.
Regeneration International
Regeneration International, a project of the Organic Consumers Association, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building a global network of farmers, scientists, businesses, activists, educators, journalists, governments and consumers who will promote and put into practice regenerative agriculture and land-use practices that: provide abundant, nutritious food; revive local economies; rebuild soil fertility and biodiversity; and restore climate stability by returning carbon to the soil, through the natural process of photosynthesis.
Santa Fe Forest Coalition
A citizen coalition united in calling for a comprehensive environmental impact statement be completed prior to any tree cutting and burning on forested public lands above Santa Fe. This environmental review must: first, recognize the lawful right of citizens to be fully informed participants in managing their lands; second, must evaluate a full range of alternatives, including those based on scientific opinion opposed to extensive vegetation clearing; and third disclose and evaluate all cumulative impacts on air quality from prescribed burning, the effects of mechanical treatments on water quality, soils and wildlife including stream sedimentation, soil erosion, displacement of wildlife, habitat modification and the spread of invasive weed species.
Scientists Warning
An ecological movement that goes beyond the limited successes of the environmental movement, which looked at our problems in a reductionist way, but rather looks at the problems from a systems perspective.
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP)
Saving money and protecting the environment by advancing energy efficiency in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming
Story Map: “Las Ciénegas: The American Southwest’s Most Endangered Ecosystems” by Christina Selby
The Sunrise Movement
An army of young people to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process. Goals include a Green New Deal. “Together, we will change this country and this world, sure as the sun rises each morning.”
Sustainable Santa Fe – 25 Year Plan
Developed by a citizen-led commission, City staff, and other community members. The plan, adopted by City Council in 2018, established 91 strategies to achieve carbon neutrality, improve quality of life and social equity, enhance ecological resilience, and strengthen the economy.
Synergetic Press
A Santa Fe based publisher of environmental titles specifically addressing the planetary crisis by leaders in the field
Transition Albuquerque to Local Resilience
Event calendar
TH!RD ACT
Online events with Bill McKibben’s newest project