There is still so much to do. This marks my sixth year writing this monthly climate change column for the Albuquerque Journal. Past issues of “Cutting your carbon footprint,” my column, will continue to be available on my website: www.cuttingyourcarbonfootprint.com. And, while the column will be ending, I will continue to…
Most every week I drive north to Angel Fire. After Velarde, it is a beautiful drive, perhaps one of the most beautiful anywhere. In any season the Rio Grande as it winds its way south from the Rio Grande Gorge is spectacular. I usually stop to stretch my legs and…
According to the New Mexico State Wetland Summary, we used to have about a million acres of wetlands. We have lost 52%. Now only 0.6% of our land base is wetland. In our high desert communities those remaining should be considered our crown jewels. They have always been vulnerable, but…
One of the hats I wear is State Parks Advisory Board (PAB) member and the chair of PAB’s climate change committee. Last year we sent a survey to all state park managers to get information on how climate change was affecting each of our 35 state parks from the perspective…
You may not realize it, but agriculture is a major contributor to climate change. Reducing agricultural emissions will be no small task. It means we have to focus on improving soil health so it will retain more CO2, cut back on commercial fertilizers and pesticides, reduce consumption and food waste,…
