Watch: Climbers Trigger Cornice Collapse Over 900-Foot Drop
Watch as two adventurers escape disaster when a cornice collapses just inches away from them. Plus: how to hike safely among cornices.
Source: backpacker.com
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In U.S., states struggle to replace fossil fuel tax revenue
SANTA FE, N.M. -- Government budgets are booming in New Mexico: Teacher salaries are up, residents can go to an in-state college tuition-free, moms will get medical care for a year after childbirth, and criminal justice initiatives are being funded to reduce urban violence.
Source: texarkanagazette.com
States struggle to reduce dependence on fossil fuel taxes
State governments in the nation’s top regions for producing oil, natural gas and coal have by far the highest per-capita reliance on fossil fuels.
Source: journalrecord.com
TUES: Rain brings mild relief to fires, ABQ City council OKs increased budget, + more
Lightning sparked a few new small fires in the drought-stricken Southwest Monday but the thunderstorms brought welcome rain to the monster blaze that's been churning for a month in New Mexico and is now the state's largest in recorded history.The Albuquerque city budget is growing by about 20 percent in a plan approved by city councilors last night.
Source: kunm.org
Oil tax revenues in New Mexico, other states spotlight a dependence on fossil-fuel taxes
Their budgets might be rich for now with petroleum cash. But, if tackling climate change cuts into that, will they tax residents more — or reduce public services?
Source: suntimes.com