Michael Bueno
@michaelbueno.bsky.social
Climate and clean energy advocate @envdefensefund & @edfaction.
Thoughts are my own.
Thoughts are my own.
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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
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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.
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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
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Regarding the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fire, the Forest Service relied on poor weather data & failed to understand how climate change had dried out the landscape, which contributed to how much damage it caused and how large it became. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Forest Service says it failed to account for climate change in New Mexico blaze
The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire has become the latest flashpoint in the debate over prescribed burns meant to reduce the risk of disastrous wildfires.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Regarding the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fire, the Forest Service relied on poor weather data & failed to understand how climate change had dried out the landscape, which contributed to how much damage it caused and how large it became. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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More asthma, cancer and higher energy bills--that's what the Trump Administration is promoting by bringing back coal
March 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
More asthma, cancer and higher energy bills--that's what the Trump Administration is promoting by bringing back coal
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A 2024 GAO report found the IRS netted a savings of $13,000 for every additional hour spent auditing wealthy individuals’ tax returns.
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
How DOGE Cuts to the IRS Could Cost More Than DOGE Will Ever Save
YouTube video by ProPublica
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March 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A 2024 GAO report found the IRS netted a savings of $13,000 for every additional hour spent auditing wealthy individuals’ tax returns.
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
Watch reporter @andykroll.bsky.social break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save ⤵️
📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
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Senate Bill 48 to create the Community Benefit Fund (CBF) is up now! The CBF is a transformative piece of legislation designed to propel New Mexico towards a sustainable and prosperous future. We're thankful for Senator Stewart and House Floor Leader Rep. Reena Szczepanski for their leadership!
March 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Senate Bill 48 to create the Community Benefit Fund (CBF) is up now! The CBF is a transformative piece of legislation designed to propel New Mexico towards a sustainable and prosperous future. We're thankful for Senator Stewart and House Floor Leader Rep. Reena Szczepanski for their leadership!
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📣📣📣 “Oil and gas can well afford to step up. Big industry is using its exclusive access to make it seem like their cost is our cost when in reality fossil fuel executives can pay their fair share for common sense pollution reductions in our state.” www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...
OPINION: Extractive industries have too much influence
I was the first successful publicly financed candidate for the Albuquerque City Council in 2007. That was because I was worried about the private money behind our elections and our
www.abqjournal.com
March 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
📣📣📣 “Oil and gas can well afford to step up. Big industry is using its exclusive access to make it seem like their cost is our cost when in reality fossil fuel executives can pay their fair share for common sense pollution reductions in our state.” www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...
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"Let’s stop the misinformation. Economics closed [San Juan Generation Station]. The ETA has helped soften that blow. But there’s more to do." TY @nativevoters.bsky.social in today's @thenewmexican.bsky.social It's time to #ActonClimate! www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...
Energy Transition Act softened the blow: Now there's more to do
When Public Service Company of New Mexico announced it would close the last two stacks at the San Juan Generating Station in 2017, members of our communities were grateful for
www.santafenewmexican.com
March 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"Let’s stop the misinformation. Economics closed [San Juan Generation Station]. The ETA has helped soften that blow. But there’s more to do." TY @nativevoters.bsky.social in today's @thenewmexican.bsky.social It's time to #ActonClimate! www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...
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"Our citizens deserve to have clear air, clean land, clean water. Our citizens are rising up & saying you must do something about the climate impacts in New Mexico," Sen. Stewart said on NM In Focus about the Clear Horizons suite of bills. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k02...
Full Episode | Last Climate Bill Standing; Diné Language Nest
YouTube video by New Mexico In Focus, a Production of NMPBS
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March 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"Our citizens deserve to have clear air, clean land, clean water. Our citizens are rising up & saying you must do something about the climate impacts in New Mexico," Sen. Stewart said on NM In Focus about the Clear Horizons suite of bills. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k02...
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ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT IN THE SESSION! We're working hard to get key bills across the finish line, including SB 48 Community Benefits Fund, which would bring $340 million in resources to communities for infrastructure and climate projects. Watch our video: youtu.be/tfyrzNSdBvU
Our Moment - the Community Benefit Fund (SB48)
YouTube video by Conservation Voters New Mexico
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March 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT IN THE SESSION! We're working hard to get key bills across the finish line, including SB 48 Community Benefits Fund, which would bring $340 million in resources to communities for infrastructure and climate projects. Watch our video: youtu.be/tfyrzNSdBvU