press releases and resources

  • Top scholars at the University of Texas published a new report that debunks a recent analysis from the El Paso Chamber of Commerce about the El Paso Climate Charter (Prop K), and suggests that Prop K could help the entire El Paso region reach net-zero emissions by 2024, meet supply and demand for electricity, and "position itself to become a major hub for carbon free energy, manufacturing, and support for these industries as well as play a larger role in the global economy as more regions look for low-carbon and carbon-neutral goods." READ MORE

  • El Paso’s fossil fuel industry and corporate interests are leveraging intimidation tactics and disinformation to mislead El Pasoans, and most notably, small business owners on the El Paso Climate Charter. LEARN MORE

  • Corporate fossil fuel lobbyists have misinformed the public on the cost of Prop K. Prop K will create community wealth generation instead of community wealth extraction, exploitation. It will save ratepayers money and potentially reduce taxes. READ or WATCH to learn how.

  • The fight for Prop K has attracted the attention of the National Oil and Gas Industry. The people behind spammy anti-Prop K ads are associated with Greg Abbott, Donald Trump, Exxon, Shell, Blackrock, JP Morgan Chase, and more. WATCH and LEARN

  • Organizers explain why Prop K can give taxpayers a fighting chance against our public utility’s corporate monopoly. WATCH

  • What is municipalization and how much does it cost? Cut through the ads and rumors - Explore how Prop K can redirect revenue from electricity rates from the pockets of big banks from out of town to our own City. READ or WATCH

  • Eco El Paso compiled a helpful White Paper addressing exactly how and why Prop K has been deliberately misinterpreted by interests invested in misleading voters. LEARN MORE

  • The Guardian reports: “A first-of-its-kind municipal climate charter in Texas could throw a wrench in US fossil fuel extraction.” READ IT

Direct Democracy Climate Radio

  • There is a fossil fuel crisis in El Paso. We’re the 10th sunniest city in the world, yet only use 5% renewable energy. Our region’s wealth in our solar potential, yet we rely on energy which harms the climate and poisons our lungs. Why? Who owns our electricity? Why is the mega-bank JP Morgan interested in our local electric grid?

    Listen to Part 1 on Apple Podcast

    Listen to Part 1 on Spotify

    Listen to Part 1 on Soundcloud

  • The Newman 6 fracked gas expansion project was a moment of truth for our community. We learned two major lessons: (1) Polluters are doubling down on their commitment to destroy the climate for profits; and (2) The government institutions designed to fight back against polluters actually work in favor of these corporations.

    Listen to Part 2 on Apple Podcast

    Listen to Part 2 on Spotify

    Listen to Part 2 on Soundcloud

  • The campaigns against the JP Morgan corporate takeover and the Newman 6 gas plant proved to be challenge for our community. But we learned from our battles. Now, we fight back. The El Paso Climate Charter is our movement’s most powerful weapon against our polluters. Here, we dive deep into the Climate Charter’s political framework — its limits as well as its groundbreaking revolutionary potential.

    Listen to Part 3 on Apple Podcast

    Listen to Part 3 on Spotify

    Listen to Part 3 on SoundCloud