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21st Century Transportation For America

Transportation is the main reason for our dependence on oil and makes up a huge portion of our global warming pollution; a lack of alternative options for transportation has led to worsening traffic. Unfortunately, plans for more and better public transportation languish on the drawing board because powerful developers and road-building lobbies have convinced the government has spent nine times more on highway subsidies than on transit since 1956.

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Stop Toxic Pollution

New Mexicans deserve to live in a healthy and toxic-free environment. Unfortunately, conditions like cancer, birth defects and childhood asthma are all linked to chemicals commonly found in popular consumer products, released into our air and water, or dumped into toxic waste sites right in our neighborhoods.

Tell Congress it's time for the chemical industry to do its part • Read more about NMPIRG's efforts to protect our communities from toxic chemicals.

Clean Up Congress

Why so many scandals in such a short period of time? The problem is that Congress has failed to enforce its own weak rules. That’s why we need an independent monitor; tough, common-sense restrictions on gifts and travel from lobbyists; and the full disclosure of campaign contributions.

Read more about our work on lobby reform
 

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