NM Climate Change Advisory Group Events Start Tomorrow

From Dory Shonagon:
Governor Bill Richardson created the New Mexico Climate Change Advisory Group (CCAG) in June, 2005. This task force is charged with addressing global warming issues in New Mexico.  For more information go the the Climate Change Advisory Group website: www.nmclimatechange.us.   

NEXT MEETING:  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2005, 1-9 PM, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW in Albuquerque.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

October 19, 2005 agenda, all events at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center:

1 PM - 5 PM --  NM Climate Change Advisory Group Meeting

7 PM - 8 PM -- "Update on Governor Richardson's Climate Change Initiative"

8 PM - 9 PM --  "Climate Change: What's in Store For New Mexico?"  - Dr. David Gutzler, University of New Mexico 

PRE-MEETING OF THE CITIZEN CLIMATE CHANGE GROUP:  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2005, 6:30 PM, at REI, I-25 @ Montgomery/Montano exit.

There are many diverse groups represented in the Governor's advisory group (CCAG), including several state departments ( Environment, Agriculure, Economic Development, Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources, Indian Affairs, Transportation, the State Engineer, State Game & Fish), as well as environmental groups, agricultural organizations and business and industry and energy companies and organizations. (For a complete list of the members of the CCAG, please go to the webiste at:  www.nmclimatechange.us ).

The Governor has charged the CCAG with presenting a report to the Climate Change Action Council by December 1, 2006, which will include:

• Proposals for reduction of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions to reduce New Mexico's total greenhouse gas emissions to 2000 levels by the year 2012, 10% below 2000 levels by 2020 and 75% by 2050.
• An inventory of existing and planned actions that contribute to GHG emissions reductions.
• Consideration of costs and benefits of proposals.
• An inventory of historical and forecasted GHG emissions in New Mexico.
• Findings on initiatives to create meaningful regional and national policy to address climate change.

NEXT MEETING:  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2005, 1-9PM, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center,  2401 12th Street NW in Albuquerque.

If you are interested in the issues of global warming and how we are affected by it in New Mexico and how the state plans on addressing this issue, this is a meeting you should not miss.  Public meetings are a way for us to participate in the decision making our government officials and departments make.  You can come to listen or stand up and speak.

The evening lectures will help you to understand the process of this Climate Change Task Force and also the science of global warming in detail.  Be prepared to be blown away - the science is all too scarey but true.

PRE-MEETING OF THE CITIZEN CLIMATE CHANGE GROUP:  Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 6:30 PM, at REI, I-25 @ Montgomery/Montano exit.

Please join me at the NM Climate Change Advisory Group Meeting & other events on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 1-9PM, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 240112th Street NW, in Albuquerque.  You are also invited to the citizen meeting on Wed, Oct. 12, 2005 at 6:30pm at REI.

Submitted by Dory Shonagon, 480-1848 - 10/7/05