Join U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and leaders from the frontlines of the climate crisis in New Mexico for a discussion of the U.S. House Select Committee on Climate Crisis report.

The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter, New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light, Environment New Mexico and Western Leaders Network are co-hosting a webinar at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, with U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján to highlight the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis’ report on Solving the Climate Crisis and its importance for New Mexico. Please RSVP here.

New Mexico is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, threatened by increased temperatures, reduced water availability, and more frequent wildfires. The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis’ report lays out a comprehensive plan of action for addressing the climate crisis, promoting clean energy development, resiliency, and environmental and racial justice. The webinar will focus on key aspects of the Report, how they impact New Mexico and our state’s homegrown solutions.

Speakers include:

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján: Discussing the report by the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

Arcelia Isais-Gastelum, NM Interfaith Power and Light and ReNew Mexico: Panel moderator

Serafina Lombardi, New Mexico Acequia Association, Española: Climate impacts and solutions on water and food

Derrick Toledo, Western Leaders Network, Jemez Pueblo
Climate impacts and solutions to oil and gas waste and pollution

Blaine Nez, Gallup Solar: Climate impacts and solutions of generating our electricity, and the need for Renewable Energy