End NM’s Methane Waste & Pollution Now!
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
To:
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
From:
[Your Name]
I support your directive to end the wasteful venting, leaking, and flaring of methane gas that’s associated with oil and gas production. I know that work has begun on rulemaking, including the scheduling of stakeholder meetings. But, as you know, time is of the essence.
In the last four years, New Mexico has produced HALF of the nation’s methane waste on federal and tribal lands. Yet, 93 percent of this waste was AVOIDABLE. Not only has this fouled the air our children breathe, but it’s also robbed their schools of much-needed revenue for books, technology, and other resources. We can’t allow this to continue!
I urge you to ensure that draft regulations are issued before your first year in office comes to an end.
Thank you.