Martha Pskowski
@psskow.bsky.social
Reporter for Inside Climate News in El Paso, Texas. Reporting on water, oil, gas, borders.
During a forum about water held today in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, demonstrators protested the participation of the Israeli water company Mekorot. The state water utility (JCAS) and Juarez water utility (JMAS) have both promoted partnering with Israeli companies to address local water problems.
October 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
During a forum about water held today in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, demonstrators protested the participation of the Israeli water company Mekorot. The state water utility (JCAS) and Juarez water utility (JMAS) have both promoted partnering with Israeli companies to address local water problems.
The best response a Texas reporter can hope for.
September 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The best response a Texas reporter can hope for.
Despite these trends, the El Paso Extreme Weather Task Force does not have any budget and relies on donations to buy box fans. The public health director said he would like to do more but does not have the funding. Under the Trump admin, funding is becoming even more scarce
August 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Despite these trends, the El Paso Extreme Weather Task Force does not have any budget and relies on donations to buy box fans. The public health director said he would like to do more but does not have the funding. Under the Trump admin, funding is becoming even more scarce
I obtained data from state and local agencies to understand the scope of heat-related illnesses and heat deaths. Both have gone up. This coincided with record-breaking heat in 2023/24 and an increase in migrants arriving at the border.
August 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I obtained data from state and local agencies to understand the scope of heat-related illnesses and heat deaths. Both have gone up. This coincided with record-breaking heat in 2023/24 and an increase in migrants arriving at the border.
Marathon told the press this is "standard" flaring. It's not. It's in excess of their permits. They had to report it to the state. Here is their emissions event report to the TCEQ. Last December, they had another flare that released 113 lbs of sulfur dioxide. That's going into our lungs, folks.
July 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Marathon told the press this is "standard" flaring. It's not. It's in excess of their permits. They had to report it to the state. Here is their emissions event report to the TCEQ. Last December, they had another flare that released 113 lbs of sulfur dioxide. That's going into our lungs, folks.
Flaring at Marathon Refinery in South El Paso yesterday. The refinery reported to TCEQ that it released 501 pounds of sulfur dioxide into the air after a power outage. SO2 is known to cause wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. (Photos from KVIA and Aaron Montes)
July 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Flaring at Marathon Refinery in South El Paso yesterday. The refinery reported to TCEQ that it released 501 pounds of sulfur dioxide into the air after a power outage. SO2 is known to cause wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. (Photos from KVIA and Aaron Montes)
baby's first citation in a Texas Supreme Court ruling 🥲
June 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
baby's first citation in a Texas Supreme Court ruling 🥲
What on earth is TXOGA referring to? The biggest threat to the oil and gas industry right now is Trump tanking the economy.
June 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
What on earth is TXOGA referring to? The biggest threat to the oil and gas industry right now is Trump tanking the economy.
Día Mundial de la Bicicleta
Ciudad Juárez, 3 de junio 2025
Desde la frontera más bella del mundo 🫶
Ciudad Juárez, 3 de junio 2025
Desde la frontera más bella del mundo 🫶
June 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Día Mundial de la Bicicleta
Ciudad Juárez, 3 de junio 2025
Desde la frontera más bella del mundo 🫶
Ciudad Juárez, 3 de junio 2025
Desde la frontera más bella del mundo 🫶
Dust is generated locally and blows into El Paso from S. New Mexico and Chihuahua, especially the former Ice Age lakes known as playas. This year, everything is extra extra dry. Check out this binational drought map. We've also had a windy spring. So drought plus wind equals lots of dust. (3)
May 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Dust is generated locally and blows into El Paso from S. New Mexico and Chihuahua, especially the former Ice Age lakes known as playas. This year, everything is extra extra dry. Check out this binational drought map. We've also had a windy spring. So drought plus wind equals lots of dust. (3)
Texas Standard live in El Paso!
May 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Texas Standard live in El Paso!
I biked to Mesilla yesterday and couldn’t help but think about water the whole way.
1. The still dry Rio Grande.
2. The pecan orchards behind a Supreme Court case.
3. Pumping groundwater like there’s no tomorrow.
1. The still dry Rio Grande.
2. The pecan orchards behind a Supreme Court case.
3. Pumping groundwater like there’s no tomorrow.
May 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I biked to Mesilla yesterday and couldn’t help but think about water the whole way.
1. The still dry Rio Grande.
2. The pecan orchards behind a Supreme Court case.
3. Pumping groundwater like there’s no tomorrow.
1. The still dry Rio Grande.
2. The pecan orchards behind a Supreme Court case.
3. Pumping groundwater like there’s no tomorrow.
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association bragging about the industry "killing" legislation this session. Love the democratic process!
April 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association bragging about the industry "killing" legislation this session. Love the democratic process!
Water in the Permian Basin.
-the Pecos River near McCamey
-a frack pond near Red Bluff
-water sales near Pecos
-the Pecos River near McCamey
-a frack pond near Red Bluff
-water sales near Pecos
March 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Water in the Permian Basin.
-the Pecos River near McCamey
-a frack pond near Red Bluff
-water sales near Pecos
-the Pecos River near McCamey
-a frack pond near Red Bluff
-water sales near Pecos
Back in the land of white trucks and man camps.
March 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Back in the land of white trucks and man camps.
hmmm purple seems bad!! (from AirNow)
March 6, 2025 at 11:38 PM
hmmm purple seems bad!! (from AirNow)
Having a normal one
March 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Having a normal one
Border wall in El Paso is getting taller and pointier. When I drove by earlier there was a worker installing these spikes. I guess they’ll pick back up tmrw.
February 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Border wall in El Paso is getting taller and pointier. When I drove by earlier there was a worker installing these spikes. I guess they’ll pick back up tmrw.
El Paso Water breaks ground on the Pure Water Center, the first direct to distribution potable reuse facility in the United States. A milestone for El Paso and water reuse nationally.
February 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
El Paso Water breaks ground on the Pure Water Center, the first direct to distribution potable reuse facility in the United States. A milestone for El Paso and water reuse nationally.
My training buddy won the El Paso marathon 🥳
(she is much faster than me)
www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports...
(she is much faster than me)
www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports...
February 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
My training buddy won the El Paso marathon 🥳
(she is much faster than me)
www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports...
(she is much faster than me)
www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports...
As this @paulhornographic.bsky.social map shows, these facilities are clustered near the Louisiana state line.
February 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
As this @paulhornographic.bsky.social map shows, these facilities are clustered near the Louisiana state line.
Seismicity expert weighing in that there is a causal relationship between deep injection wells and earthquakes in this area and that quakes will continue for years to come even as injection patterns shift
February 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Seismicity expert weighing in that there is a causal relationship between deep injection wells and earthquakes in this area and that quakes will continue for years to come even as injection patterns shift
And a good reminder that behind the greatest biographer of a generation was his wife Ina Joan doing interviews, library research and typing the whole damn thing.
February 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
And a good reminder that behind the greatest biographer of a generation was his wife Ina Joan doing interviews, library research and typing the whole damn thing.
I finished the first part of Robert Caro’s LBJ biography. My favorite parts were the descriptions of how grueling life was in the Hill Country and LBJ’s time at Texas State (go bobcats).
February 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I finished the first part of Robert Caro’s LBJ biography. My favorite parts were the descriptions of how grueling life was in the Hill Country and LBJ’s time at Texas State (go bobcats).