Environment

Heinrich To Host Summit On Energy Storage Strategies For Industry And National Security

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will host the 2016 Energy Summit: Energy Storage Strategies for Industry & National Security in Albuquerque.

The event is Tuesday, Aug. 23 and will bring together industry leaders, scientists, and grid and national security experts, and feature panel discussions with representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, Sandia National Laboratories, Tesla, SolarCity, AES Energy Storage, California Independent System

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PEEC Amateur Naturalist: What Are Feathers Used For?

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 Picture 1: Fiery-throated Hummingbird. Photo by Joseph Pescatore 
 
 
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: What are Feathers Used for?
By Robert Dryja
 
Summer now is at its peak and so is the population of hummingbirds. Some of us may be refilling our hummingbird feeders twice a day and have up to eight hummingbirds arriving at the same time to feed. Hummingbirds are observant and learn where to go for a meal at any time of day. They also may loose their shyness, circling within inches of a person who is refilling a feeder. Some will even land on a person’s hand
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A Mountaineer’s Story: Temples, Tigers, & Tak-Taks

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Join Melissa Bartlett Aug. 23 as she reveals her unique experiences in Thailand. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
Los Alamos Mountaineers host a presentation Tuesday, Aug. 23 by adventurer Melissa Bartlett detail her month-long trek through Thailand.
 
The Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting will start at 7 p.m. and cover information about upcoming outings and Bartlett’s talk begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
 
In 2015, Bartlett hopped on a bus in Southeast Asia. Determined to cover the
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NASA Issues Report On New Mexico Methane Hotspot

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NASA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― NASA released a study Monday on methane emissions from the oil and gas industry in the San Juan Basin of New Mexico.
 
The report, based on intensive aerial surveys and ground crews, is a follow-up on the 2014 satellite report that initially found the “hotspot” in the region, and sought to further identify and explain its causes.

The study identified 250 large methane plumes emitted from well pads, storage tanks, pipelines, gas processing plants, and venting from the San Juan coal mine. The new study found that roughly half of basin-wide methane

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Udall: Navajo Nation Deserves Justice For Damages From Gold King Mine Spill

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued a statement in support of the Navajo Nation’s decision to pursue justice for ongoing damages due to last year’s Gold King Mine accident, which sent 3 million gallons of toxic sludge coursing down the Animas and San Juan rivers and through the Navajo Nation.   

“The Navajo people have been on the receiving end of devastating environmental disasters brought on by the federal government and private industry for far too long. The spill was an accident, but the EPA made several serious

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Explore The Universe: Modern Astrophysics For Everyone

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UNM-LA News:
 
UNM-Los Alamos Community Education is offering a unique opportunity for all community members who have an interest in learning more about the universe.
 
Beginning Aug. 23 and running through November, “Explore Your Universe: Modern Astrophysics for Everyone” will meet 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
 
In this class, students will work in small teams on current, unsolved research problems in astrophysics, guided by mentors who work as astrophysicists
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SFNF: Forest Restoration Grants Awarded

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― As part of the Collaborative Forest Restoration Program (CFRP), the Santa Fe National Forest has awarded more than $1 million in grants for forest rehabilitation, riparian restoration and the environmental planning analysis for future restoration work.
 
The 2016 grants will go to the following recipients:
  • $360,000 to Padilla Logging Restoration LLC to purchase heavy equipment and expand capacity to support forest rehabilitation work.
  • $359,994 to WildEarth Guardians to decommission 15 miles of road, restore 200 acres of meadow by removing small
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Heinrich Launches Online Zika Resource Center

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen.  Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is providing New Mexicans with critical resources and raising awareness about the health threat posed by the Zika virus. 

Today, he launched a Zika Resource Center on his website to provide information about the virus and tools to help New Mexicans stay healthy.

“While the Zika crisis grows, it’s more important than ever that New Mexicans have access to critical information about how to keep themselves and their families safe during the summer Read More

PEEC Talk: Protecting New Mexico’s Aquatic Resources

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Dr. Rossana Sallenave presents a talk on research behind water quality in New Mexico at talk at 7 p.m., Aug. 30 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC  

PEEC News:

Dr. Rossana Sallenave will present a talk about important water quality issues and what can be done to preserve New Mexico’s aquatic resources at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Dr. Sallenave will discuss the effects of water quality on aquatic ecosystems, including their biota. She also will reveal ways to address and remediate non-point source pollution Read More