Since 1987, the New Mexico Environmental Law Center has worked every day to protect New Mexico's water, land and air from toxic pollution; and to assist its many and diverse communities protect their environment.
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Solar and Nuclear Costs - The Historic Crossover
Why solar power is now the better buy over new nuclear energy in North Carolina.
Learn About Groundwater
Not many people realize that 99 percent of the freshwater we use is groundwater. This video helps people worldwide to understand the importance of groundwater. An IGRAC initiative: http://www.igrac.nl
A good article from AlterNet.org: Everything You Need to Know About Groundwater.
Environmental Law’s Greatest Tragedy
“I think the nation’s system of environmental laws and regulations, both at the state and federal level, is broken and its problems need to be addressed.“ HCN The Range Eric Jantz, NMELC staff attorney, discusses the effectiveness of environmental administrative law today.
EPA 40 CFR Part 192 Uranium-Thorium Standards Discussion Forum
EPA is establishing this discussion forum to ensure an open and transparent process as we review 40 CFR Part 192, Uranium and Thorium Mill Tailings Standards to determine if revisions are needed. They are looking for input and public response. Visit the EPA discussion forum here.
Find out more about our uranium case work.
Staff Attorney Eric Jantz to Speak at the NM Water Law Annual Conference
Eric Jantz, NMELC Staff Attorney, is one of the featured speakers at the 18th annual New Mexico Water Law Conference in Santa Fe. His talk will be a part of the the topic Conflicts Between Tribes, the Administration and Companies: The New Uranium Mining. The conference is sponsored by CLE International
August 5 - 6, 2010
Inn and Spa at Loretto
211 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501