Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Energy, water, public lands and the environment.
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Policy Brief
What About the ‘Megadrought’?
On the Arizona-California border, the Colorado River below the Palo Verde Dam is running at 110 percent of its median flow. Utah is “having an astounding winter,” and “in certain watersheds, it’s breaking records.” In New…
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Policy Brief
The Lone Star State’s Very Good Year
Texas has seen a significant increase in population and economic growth in recent years, attracting both domestic and foreign investment, largely due to the state’s favorable policies including no income tax, a reasonable regulatory burden, restrained…
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Policy Brief
Solar in the Southwest: A Bright Shining Disappointment
Solar is a bust, even in the sun-drenched Southwest. If it can’t make it here, it can’t make it anywhere.
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Policy Brief
Fighting Fire Without Water: Solving New Mexico’s Water Crisis
State officials and New Mexico’s congressional delegation can do more to prevent future wildfires.
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Policy Brief
EXCLUSIVE: New Tesla Facility to Open on Santa Ana Pueblo
The largest all-electric vehicle manufacturer is prohibited from selling their vehicles in New Mexico. So Santa Ana Pueblo gets to capitalize on this.