NMIPL IN THE NEWS

Maria Treviño Calls on EPA to Cut Methane Pollution by Summer’s End

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Methane pollution is a threat to our families’ health and dignity. Learn from Maria Treviño’s #MyMethaneStory,  on why Permian Basin communities call on the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize its rule to #CutMethane pollution by summer’s end. Treviño is North American coordinator for the Laudato Si Movement. She is based in Laredo, Texas.

Kayley Shoup: Moratorium on future oil, gas leasing near schools a “good first step”

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Kayley Shoup, community organizer for IPL NM-El Paso affiliate Citizens Caring for the Future in the Permian Basin, spoke to Hannah Glover of The New Mexico Political Report about the impact of  a moratorium on future oil and gas leasing on state lands within a mile of schools.

State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard issued the moratorium in May. She said various studies about the impacts of oil and gas emissions on children’s health prompted her to take action.

But, at the same time, Shoup acknowledged that oil and gas development will continue close to schools because much of the state trust land is already leased and new leases can also occur on other lands, including private and federally managed lands.

This is why Shoup and others are advocating for state-wide setbacks.

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(Video) Earth and Spirit Quarterly Reflection: Doctrine of Discovery

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Our Solstice Seasonal Sharing began with brief overview reflections from Joan Brown, osf, Executive Director of NM & El Paso Interfaith Power and Light around De-colonization and Eco-Spirituality. She offer edsome thoughts on the recent Vatican statement on the Doctrine of Discovery, reflections from some contemporary theologians and ideas to reflect upon as we seek to heal past racial, cultural and spiritual wrongs. Participants were able to comment and share ideas, and resources to pursue.

The last quarter of the hour gathering allowed for time to overview the current work of IPL and how you might get engaged or invite others into this sacred work.

Carlsbad Current Argus. Sep. 3, 2020 New Mexico finalizes oil and gas wastewater regulations, lawmakers hear testimony (Rev. Nick King Quoted)

Las Cruces Sun-News,  Aug. 19, 2020, Report on solving climate crisis brings hope (Co-authored by Michael Sells, Clara Sims and Edith Yanez)

Santa Fe New Mexican, Aug. 15, 2020 Vote your values this November  (Commentary by Larry Rasmussen and Tabitha Arnold)