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Atmospheric Particles Exacerbate Dry and Wet Extremes
Aerosols—small atmospheric particles such as soot and dust—can alter precipitation frequency and intensity, according to a recent study published in Nature Geoscience. Science Daily explains that the scientists used at
EPA Delays Decision on Grand Canyon Coal Plant
The Najavo Generating Station in Page, Arizona, considered the main culprit responsible for the haze that often covers the Grand Canyon National Park, will not yet have to comply with new EPA pollution regulations, according to the Arizona Republic.
New Vehicle Fuel Economy Label Will Help Consumers
Navajo Coal Mine Expansion Suspended
Oil Shale R&D Advances in CO, UT
Growing New Mexico's Energy Economy
May 14, 2009 - May 16, 2009 | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Event Web site
As Americans, energy impacts almost all aspects of our daily lives – from heating our homes to fueling our cars to powering our computers. As New Mexicans, energy production affects our state’s economy in significant ways. You name it, we’ve got it, including oil, natural gas, wind generation, coal, uranium, solar, geothermal, and other energy-related industries.
94th Annual ESA Meeting: Ecological Knowledge and a Global Sustainable Society
August 2, 2009 - August 7, 2009 | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Event Web site
With fossil fuels waning, a public awareness of global warming and biodiversity issues increasing, and new green technologies breaking into public markets, the world is poised for planning sustainability of a global society.