carbon dioxide emissions /tags/carbon-dioxide-emissions carbon dioxide emissions en-US Copyright Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:47:26 GMT Red or “green?” Scientists test solar power to sustainably roast chile /local-news/2022-07-11/red-or-green-scientists-test-solar-power-to-sustainably-roast-chile Late August through September marks a familiar time for most New Mexicans — green chile roasting season. But this treasured tradition has a cost: New Mexican pepper roasters emit greenhouse gasses on par with driving 1700 cars for a year. Now, scientists are exploring ways to reduce these emissions. 91’s Morning Edition host Bryce Dix spoke with Kenneth Armijo, an engineer at Sandia National Laboratories about how he’s using solar power to roast chile. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:47:26 GMT /local-news/2022-07-11/red-or-green-scientists-test-solar-power-to-sustainably-roast-chile Bryce Dix Governor's push for hydrogen hub in New Mexico faces serious challenges /local-news/2022-01-23/governors-push-for-hydrogen-hub-in-new-mexico-faces-serious-challenges Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has made the creation of a hydrogen hub in New Mexico a priority in the current legislative session. But despite claims of this fuel being more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels, there are significant issues with developing hydrogen. That’s according to Capital & Main’s Jerry Redfern, who spoke with 91’s Megan Kamerick. Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:20:46 GMT /local-news/2022-01-23/governors-push-for-hydrogen-hub-in-new-mexico-faces-serious-challenges Megan Kamerick Local Impact Of Clean Power Plan Not Cut And Dry /local-news/2015-08-05/local-impact-of-clean-power-plan-not-cut-and-dry The Obama Administration released details this week onthe Clean Power Planwhich calls for power plants across the country to reduce carbon dioxide… Wed, 05 Aug 2015 23:50:45 GMT /local-news/2015-08-05/local-impact-of-clean-power-plan-not-cut-and-dry