2013 SJM 26 Study Exporting Coal

CVNM Position:

Oppose

Year:

2013

Sponsors:

John M. Sapien

Topics:

Air Quality
Energy & Climate Change

Legislative Info:

SJM 26 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

From toxic levels of mercury in our waterways to global warming, the consequences of using coal as an energy source are obvious. By pushing a coal export study, SJM 26 sought to offset the environmental gains of reduced reliance on coal here in the US with the potential of exporting coal—with all of its associated public health and environmental damages—to Asia. SJM 26 would have been better-suited to exploring ways to stimulate the Navajo economy outside of continued coal mining, including solar and other renewable energy development.

Outcome

SJM 26 died on the Senate calendar.