IN THIS ISSUE

Law Center talks trash (and uranium and dirty water...) - Major case updates

Nuclear Is Not the Answer
by Steven Capra of the NM Wilderness Alliance and
Ben Luce of Break the Grip

2007 Legislative Analysis - the Good, the Bad and the Very Ugly

What (and who) is new at the Law Center!

LAW CENTER TALKS TRASH (and uranium and dirty water...)

Case updates include :

• The determined citizens of Chaparral forced the New Mexico Environment Department --for the first time - to take public concerns into account when making decisions about where landfills can be built...what's next?
  
• After eleven years, Navajo citizens get their day in court as they file a landmark case against the federal government in order to save their drinking water and air from uranium contamination.
  
• When the U.S. Supreme Court removed environmental protection from 40% of New Mexico's surface waters, industry groups cheered. They're not smiling anymore, with our latest court victory...
  
• Also read about our heartbreaking loss in the South Valley of Albuquerque, our big win for New Mexico's drinking water, and other major cases.
  
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Guest Column : WHY URANIUM IS NOT THE ANSWER

By Steven Capra and Ben Luce, reprinted from New Mexico Wild!

As global warming becomes the hottest topic on the environmental radar, and energy use continues to soar, the resurgence of the nuclear power industry has taken center stage. Many, including environmentalists, say that nuclear power is the key to our energy future and limiting global warming. Nevertheless, before we jump to conclusions... Read more.

2007 LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE VERY UGLY

As usual, our legal team spent the winter at the New Mexico State Legislature stymieing terrible legislation and championing legislation that's good for our citizens and our environment. Read more.

WHAT (AND WHO) IS NEW AT THE LAW CENTER!

Check out the latest news at the Law Center, including our new staff, our recent departures, and our fantastic donors! Read more.

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