Michael Bueno
@michaelbueno.bsky.social
Climate and clean energy advocate @envdefensefund & @edfaction.
Thoughts are my own.
Thoughts are my own.
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Day 23 of 25. The ENERGY is RISING and gathering in a profound way as we near our landing at the roundhouse on in just 2 days. We are in the final leg of this Pilgrimage. Today we are walking from Galisteo, into the familiar silhouettes of the ancestral Tewa lands of Santa Fe.
February 3, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Day 23 of 25. The ENERGY is RISING and gathering in a profound way as we near our landing at the roundhouse on in just 2 days. We are in the final leg of this Pilgrimage. Today we are walking from Galisteo, into the familiar silhouettes of the ancestral Tewa lands of Santa Fe.
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Public comment in support of the Clear Horizons Act begins! We support protecting hardworking NM families from rising climate costs by providing certainty to invest in our future, creating jobs, and holding major polluters accountable to do their fair share. 🙌🏽 🥳 #ClearHorizonsAct #ActOnClimate
February 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Public comment in support of the Clear Horizons Act begins! We support protecting hardworking NM families from rising climate costs by providing certainty to invest in our future, creating jobs, and holding major polluters accountable to do their fair share. 🙌🏽 🥳 #ClearHorizonsAct #ActOnClimate
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Look at these kickass New Mexicans standing up to ask our kickass Legislature for climate action and protection for our kids’ future!
Public comment in support of the Clear Horizons Act begins! We support protecting hardworking NM families from rising climate costs by providing certainty to invest in our future, creating jobs, and holding major polluters accountable to do their fair share. 🙌🏽 🥳 #ClearHorizonsAct #ActOnClimate
February 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Look at these kickass New Mexicans standing up to ask our kickass Legislature for climate action and protection for our kids’ future!
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🚨 HAPPENING THURSDAY: SB18: Clear Horizons Act heads to Senate Conservation!
🗓️ Jan 29 | 🕘 9AM | 📍 Room 311
📢 Tell the committee: PASS SB18 for climate, jobs & justice!
📩 Contact them 👉 https://nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=SCONC
🔗 clearhorizonsnm.org
#SB18 #nmleg
🗓️ Jan 29 | 🕘 9AM | 📍 Room 311
📢 Tell the committee: PASS SB18 for climate, jobs & justice!
📩 Contact them 👉 https://nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=SCONC
🔗 clearhorizonsnm.org
#SB18 #nmleg
January 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM
🚨 HAPPENING THURSDAY: SB18: Clear Horizons Act heads to Senate Conservation!
🗓️ Jan 29 | 🕘 9AM | 📍 Room 311
📢 Tell the committee: PASS SB18 for climate, jobs & justice!
📩 Contact them 👉 https://nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=SCONC
🔗 clearhorizonsnm.org
#SB18 #nmleg
🗓️ Jan 29 | 🕘 9AM | 📍 Room 311
📢 Tell the committee: PASS SB18 for climate, jobs & justice!
📩 Contact them 👉 https://nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=SCONC
🔗 clearhorizonsnm.org
#SB18 #nmleg
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TY @govmlg.bsky.social for the energy & clear directive in asking #NMLeg to put harmful pollution limits in law! NM families & communities need action on climate now & businesses need the certainty. Let's plan now to avoid paying more in the future. Pass the Clear Horizons Act! #NMLeg #ActOnClimate
Nerds here who are excited about NM's bond rating too! You know what would strengthen our rating even more? A diversified economic base. We cannot cont to rely on the oil & gas roller coaster that delivers the most profits in the world to a few on Wall Street. www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/r... #NMLeg
January 20, 2026 at 9:54 PM
TY @govmlg.bsky.social for the energy & clear directive in asking #NMLeg to put harmful pollution limits in law! NM families & communities need action on climate now & businesses need the certainty. Let's plan now to avoid paying more in the future. Pass the Clear Horizons Act! #NMLeg #ActOnClimate
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New session, new momentum. 🌄 Sen. Mimi Stewart lays out why the Clear Horizons Act is a long-term plan to protect families, provide certainty, and help NM plan ahead instead of paying more later. www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n... #ClearHorizonsNM #NMleg #ClimateActionNM #CleanEnergy
Earth, Wind and Fire: Clearer horizons for Clear Horizons? Five questions with Sen. Mimi Stewart
Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart's wants another stab at a bill to codify the state's emissions reduction goals.
www.santafenewmexican.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:16 PM
New session, new momentum. 🌄 Sen. Mimi Stewart lays out why the Clear Horizons Act is a long-term plan to protect families, provide certainty, and help NM plan ahead instead of paying more later. www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n... #ClearHorizonsNM #NMleg #ClimateActionNM #CleanEnergy
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A West-wide electricity market is closer than ever! Here's an overview from @michaelbueno.bsky.social and @colvin.bsky.social of how we got here and where we're going: blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
Western Electricity Markets: Going Further, Together - Climate 411
After years of collaboration, Western states are now closer than ever to a true regional electricity market that can deliver cleaner, cheaper and more reliable power.
blogs.edf.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
A West-wide electricity market is closer than ever! Here's an overview from @michaelbueno.bsky.social and @colvin.bsky.social of how we got here and where we're going: blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
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@michaelbueno.bsky.social and I wrote a blog on about the Western Electricity markets @edf-ca.bsky.social blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
Western Electricity Markets: Going Further, Together - Climate 411
After years of collaboration, Western states are now closer than ever to a true regional electricity market that can deliver cleaner, cheaper and more reliable power.
blogs.edf.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:54 PM
@michaelbueno.bsky.social and I wrote a blog on about the Western Electricity markets @edf-ca.bsky.social blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
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We can’t pass down poisoned land and call it a legacy...
to protect what we've inherited we need bonding reform, forcing oil companies to fully fund well plugging/cleanup. So far abandoned wells have cost taxpayers $100M. #NMPol
hat tip @westernlaw.org
www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...
to protect what we've inherited we need bonding reform, forcing oil companies to fully fund well plugging/cleanup. So far abandoned wells have cost taxpayers $100M. #NMPol
hat tip @westernlaw.org
www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...
You can't grow chile without clean water
We are ranchers in Rio Arriba County. From the ponderosas down to the sagebrush, this land is both rugged and sacred. Ancient rivers carved the canyons and left the mesas
www.santafenewmexican.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We can’t pass down poisoned land and call it a legacy...
to protect what we've inherited we need bonding reform, forcing oil companies to fully fund well plugging/cleanup. So far abandoned wells have cost taxpayers $100M. #NMPol
hat tip @westernlaw.org
www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...
to protect what we've inherited we need bonding reform, forcing oil companies to fully fund well plugging/cleanup. So far abandoned wells have cost taxpayers $100M. #NMPol
hat tip @westernlaw.org
www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...
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Cap and trade is the most cost-effective climate policy CA has to reduce pollution and fight climate change while cutting costs for families and growing our economy. Lawmakers must extend an ambitious program this year! www.latimes.com/environment/...
California's signature climate effort is up for renewal — and it's a fight
The future of California's cap-and-trade program is in limbo. Experts say the state can't meet its climate goals without it.
www.latimes.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Cap and trade is the most cost-effective climate policy CA has to reduce pollution and fight climate change while cutting costs for families and growing our economy. Lawmakers must extend an ambitious program this year! www.latimes.com/environment/...
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📢 NEW: Japan is joining EDF & other partners in int'l collab to reduce emissions across liquefied natural gas supply chain—"smartest, most practical steps the energy sector can take right now to cut climate pollution & secure gas supplies” - EDF Pres. Fred Krupp.
More: www.edf.org/media/japan-...
More: www.edf.org/media/japan-...
Japan Bolsters International Effort to Cut Methane Emissions from LNG Supply Chain
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, announce strengthened efforts to up transparency across the LNG supply chain and reduce GHG emissions.
www.edf.org
June 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
📢 NEW: Japan is joining EDF & other partners in int'l collab to reduce emissions across liquefied natural gas supply chain—"smartest, most practical steps the energy sector can take right now to cut climate pollution & secure gas supplies” - EDF Pres. Fred Krupp.
More: www.edf.org/media/japan-...
More: www.edf.org/media/japan-...
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Senate passage of SB 540 is a key step to ensure CA is at the forefront of a revolution in electricity markets across the West. We look forward to refining & improving the bill in the Assembly so CA can realize the full benefits of market cooperation.
www.rtoinsider.com/106937-tenta...
www.rtoinsider.com/106937-tenta...
‘Pathways’ Bill Passes California Senate on 36-0 Vote
A California bill to implement the West Wide Governance Pathways Initiative’s Step 2 proposal passed the state Senate in a unanimous vote.
www.rtoinsider.com
June 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Senate passage of SB 540 is a key step to ensure CA is at the forefront of a revolution in electricity markets across the West. We look forward to refining & improving the bill in the Assembly so CA can realize the full benefits of market cooperation.
www.rtoinsider.com/106937-tenta...
www.rtoinsider.com/106937-tenta...
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Today’s cap&trade results show another dip in prices, capturing the very real cost of uncertainty around the reauthorization of this program post-2030.
Swift and ambitious action is needed to provide certainty & bolster the revenue that is critical for climate action & communities www.edf.org/Z6Ki
Swift and ambitious action is needed to provide certainty & bolster the revenue that is critical for climate action & communities www.edf.org/Z6Ki
Despite lower revenue due to program uncertainty, a stronger, long-term Cap and Trade promises to strengthen investments in California - Climate 411
As California lawmakers consider the future of the cap-and-trade program, they face a pivotal opportunity to deliver real and lasting benefits to communities across the state. At stake is not only Cal...
www.edf.org
May 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Today’s cap&trade results show another dip in prices, capturing the very real cost of uncertainty around the reauthorization of this program post-2030.
Swift and ambitious action is needed to provide certainty & bolster the revenue that is critical for climate action & communities www.edf.org/Z6Ki
Swift and ambitious action is needed to provide certainty & bolster the revenue that is critical for climate action & communities www.edf.org/Z6Ki
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Thank you @heinrich.senate.gov for standing up for clean air, for clean cars and trucks, and for the expert, technical rulemaking at the U.S. EPA, that we used to have. Polluters are driving the car now.
Heinrich Statement Blasting Senate Republicans’ Plans to Defy the Senate Parliamentarian & Force a Vote to Overturn California’s Clean Energy Air Act Waivers | U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexi...
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following...
www.heinrich.senate.gov
May 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Thank you @heinrich.senate.gov for standing up for clean air, for clean cars and trucks, and for the expert, technical rulemaking at the U.S. EPA, that we used to have. Polluters are driving the car now.
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America's stronger, cleaner future is at risk.
This week, 2 key U.S. House committees advanced a plan that undermines an American-made energy boom while threatening people’s health w/ more pollution.
More on this threat to Americans' ability to thrive: blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
This week, 2 key U.S. House committees advanced a plan that undermines an American-made energy boom while threatening people’s health w/ more pollution.
More on this threat to Americans' ability to thrive: blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
New tax bill repealing clean energy incentives will raise costs, surrender jobs and increase pollution - Climate 411
(This post was written by EDF Vice President for Political and Government Affairs Joanna Slaney) Two key U.S. House committees this week advanced a tax plan that effectively ends incentives for clean ...
blogs.edf.org
May 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
America's stronger, cleaner future is at risk.
This week, 2 key U.S. House committees advanced a plan that undermines an American-made energy boom while threatening people’s health w/ more pollution.
More on this threat to Americans' ability to thrive: blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
This week, 2 key U.S. House committees advanced a plan that undermines an American-made energy boom while threatening people’s health w/ more pollution.
More on this threat to Americans' ability to thrive: blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
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As #CALeg works to extend California’s cap-and-trade program this year, our new report w/ Greenline Insights finds extending the program through 2045 will significantly benefit California families, climate & economy.
📝Read the full report here: www.greenlineinsights.com/investments-...
📝Read the full report here: www.greenlineinsights.com/investments-...
May 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
As #CALeg works to extend California’s cap-and-trade program this year, our new report w/ Greenline Insights finds extending the program through 2045 will significantly benefit California families, climate & economy.
📝Read the full report here: www.greenlineinsights.com/investments-...
📝Read the full report here: www.greenlineinsights.com/investments-...
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@governor.ca.gov recently called the cap-and-trade program “one of our most effective tools to cut emissions & create good-paying jobs.”
As CA looks to extend cap&trade, it can't afford to forget about the essence of the program: the cap itself.
#CAleg @keroednersutter.bsky.social
www.edf.org/Z6zu
As CA looks to extend cap&trade, it can't afford to forget about the essence of the program: the cap itself.
#CAleg @keroednersutter.bsky.social
www.edf.org/Z6zu
May 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
@governor.ca.gov recently called the cap-and-trade program “one of our most effective tools to cut emissions & create good-paying jobs.”
As CA looks to extend cap&trade, it can't afford to forget about the essence of the program: the cap itself.
#CAleg @keroednersutter.bsky.social
www.edf.org/Z6zu
As CA looks to extend cap&trade, it can't afford to forget about the essence of the program: the cap itself.
#CAleg @keroednersutter.bsky.social
www.edf.org/Z6zu
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This week, we spoke in support of Senate Bill 540 at the California Senate Judiciary Committee. This bill:
🌞 gives CA the fastest and cheapest path to a 100% clean energy economy
🏭 cuts pollution from dirty power plants by 31% &
💸 saves $800 million each year.
#CAleg @keroednersutter.bsky.social
🌞 gives CA the fastest and cheapest path to a 100% clean energy economy
🏭 cuts pollution from dirty power plants by 31% &
💸 saves $800 million each year.
#CAleg @keroednersutter.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This week, we spoke in support of Senate Bill 540 at the California Senate Judiciary Committee. This bill:
🌞 gives CA the fastest and cheapest path to a 100% clean energy economy
🏭 cuts pollution from dirty power plants by 31% &
💸 saves $800 million each year.
#CAleg @keroednersutter.bsky.social
🌞 gives CA the fastest and cheapest path to a 100% clean energy economy
🏭 cuts pollution from dirty power plants by 31% &
💸 saves $800 million each year.
#CAleg @keroednersutter.bsky.social
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Today, the President issued an executive order targeting states’ authority to tackle the climate crisis.
Our statement from Alliance co-chairs @governor.ny.gov & @govmlg.bsky.social ➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releases/alliance-statement-on-executive-order-targeting-state-authority-apr-2025/
Our statement from Alliance co-chairs @governor.ny.gov & @govmlg.bsky.social ➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releases/alliance-statement-on-executive-order-targeting-state-authority-apr-2025/
April 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Today, the President issued an executive order targeting states’ authority to tackle the climate crisis.
Our statement from Alliance co-chairs @governor.ny.gov & @govmlg.bsky.social ➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releases/alliance-statement-on-executive-order-targeting-state-authority-apr-2025/
Our statement from Alliance co-chairs @governor.ny.gov & @govmlg.bsky.social ➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releases/alliance-statement-on-executive-order-targeting-state-authority-apr-2025/
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This session, Senator Mimi Stewart (SD 17) lead progress on climate through a trio of policies aimed at community resilience and pollution mitigation. 2 out of 3 of those policies passed. We applaud Sen. Stewart for her steadfast dedication to climate action as a true climate champ!
March 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This session, Senator Mimi Stewart (SD 17) lead progress on climate through a trio of policies aimed at community resilience and pollution mitigation. 2 out of 3 of those policies passed. We applaud Sen. Stewart for her steadfast dedication to climate action as a true climate champ!
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👏 Huge THANK YOU to all the legislators, advocates, community leaders & supporters who made Community Benefit Fund SB48 & Innovation in Govt Fund SB83 possible. Your dedication is paving the way for a cleaner stronger & more resilient NM! Now it's up to Gov. Lujan Grisham-ask her to sign the bills!
March 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
👏 Huge THANK YOU to all the legislators, advocates, community leaders & supporters who made Community Benefit Fund SB48 & Innovation in Govt Fund SB83 possible. Your dedication is paving the way for a cleaner stronger & more resilient NM! Now it's up to Gov. Lujan Grisham-ask her to sign the bills!
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"Lawmakers sent the @govmlg.bsky.social a bill establishing a new $210 million community benefit fund solely dedicated to projects focused on reducing pollution, modernizing energy grids, clean transpo expansion and other climate-change related initiatives." Thanks KOB! www.kob.com/new-mexico/r...
Roundhouse Rundown: State budget, Turquoise Alert System, climate change project fund
House lawmakers approved the Senate's changes Thursday afternoon and sent the historic spending plan up to the governor's desk for review.
www.kob.com
March 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"Lawmakers sent the @govmlg.bsky.social a bill establishing a new $210 million community benefit fund solely dedicated to projects focused on reducing pollution, modernizing energy grids, clean transpo expansion and other climate-change related initiatives." Thanks KOB! www.kob.com/new-mexico/r...
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In a huge win for NM, the Community Benefit Fund (SB48) has passed in the House and is headed to the governor for final approval! SB48 invests $210M in clean energy, economic diversification, jobs, sustainable economic growth, and more.
CHNM – Press Release #11 (03.19.25) - Clear Horizons New Mexico
clearhorizonsnm.org
March 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In a huge win for NM, the Community Benefit Fund (SB48) has passed in the House and is headed to the governor for final approval! SB48 invests $210M in clean energy, economic diversification, jobs, sustainable economic growth, and more.
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Senate Bill 83 to create the Innovation in State Government Fund passes the House 31-25 and heads to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk! 🎉🎉🎉 Many thanks to Senate Pro Tem Mimi Stewart and Rep. Kristina Ortez for your hard and excellent work!
March 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Senate Bill 83 to create the Innovation in State Government Fund passes the House 31-25 and heads to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk! 🎉🎉🎉 Many thanks to Senate Pro Tem Mimi Stewart and Rep. Kristina Ortez for your hard and excellent work!
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Another NM #Climate victory as #SB83 is on its way to the Governor's desk. Thank you #NMLeg!
What SB83 will do for NM:
✅ Helps state agencies create and implement climate action plans
✅ Supports job creation in sustainable industries
✅ Builds long-term resilience and accountability
What SB83 will do for NM:
✅ Helps state agencies create and implement climate action plans
✅ Supports job creation in sustainable industries
✅ Builds long-term resilience and accountability
March 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM