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CHENEY VERSUS STEFANIK ON CLIMATE: The expected swap of
Liz Cheney for
Donald Trump than policy.
But something about the change in the Republican power structure struck us as noteworthy.
Stefanik, despite her pro-Trump rhetoric, is actually among one of the most liberal Republicans, while Cheney has a very conservative voting record.
Their views on climate change might be among the biggest contrasts.
An early climate champion: Stefanik, a 36-year-old from upstate New York, was the lead
New Mexico proposes more rules to curb oil and gas emissions Follow Us
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By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN - Associated Press - Thursday, May 6, 2021
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Oilfield equipment that emits smog-causing pollution would be targeted by New Mexico environmental regulators under a proposed rule made public Thursday by the state Environment Department.
The release of the proposal marks the next step in a process that started nearly two years ago as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and other top Democrats in the state announced their intentions to curb emissions across the oil and natural gas sector. The state created a working group made up of industry, environmentalists and other experts to help in crafting the regulations.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released a proposed rule today that will improve air quality for all New Mexicans by establishing innovative and actionable regulations to curb the formation of ground-level ozone in the state’s most affected regions. The rule will also result in reduced emissions of dangerous greenhouse gases. The proposed rule is more protective of public health and the environment than current federal requirements and will enable New Mexico to lead the nation as a model in smart regulation.
“Today, New Mexicans can breathe easier knowing that present and future generations will have cleaner air,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “This rule will not only hold industry accountable, but will also spur innovation and greener practices in the oil and gas fields. The effect will be equivalent to taking eight million cars off the road every year.”
There was a pretty gnarly incident on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth earlier this morning that involved a rogue surfboard and a Nissan Rogue SUV.
Someone was traveling down the highway with a surfboard, which came loose from the vehicle and slammed into the front end of a Nissan Rogue. The surfboard was lodged into a thin slot on the grill perfectly like a dart hitting the bullseye on a dartboard.
The Massachusetts State Police responded to the call and reported the following on their Facebook: SURFS UP in Dartmouth. While on patrol Trooper Pereira was dispatched to a unusual call. He arrived on scene to a surfboard lodged into a vehicle on RT 195 in Dartmouth. The vehicle that the board came from never stopped but thankfully no one was injured. Please enjoy this beautiful weather as we get into the summer months AND make sure items are properly secured to your vehicles. -Massachusetts State Police
New Mexico Health Secretary, Experts Push Vaccine Message -
By Susan Montoya Bryan Associated Press
New Mexico Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins says the state has tapped into a network of community health providers, faith leaders and other local organizers to share information as officials look to boost the number of people who are vaccinated.
Collins testified Thursday before a congressional subcommittee on the challenges of combating misinformation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and the vaccination campaign.
She said New Mexico has been a leader in distribution. She said the early adoption of a registration site, regular news conferences by top state officials and town halls and social media messaging in multiple languages have resulted in the state s high vaccination rates.