The current COVID pandemic has created unprecedented health and economic difficulties, and it has also heightened awareness of other critical challenges the world faces. Some of these challenges command a sense of urgency that if ignored or delayed could potentially have far-reaching, adverse consequences. One of these challenges presents a unique opportunity for New Mexico. The challenge is to develop advanced technology required to successfully achieve a near-zero carbon environment.
New Mexico, accustomed to embracing difficult technology challenges, now has an opportunity to
lead the charge to develop new technology, and deploy it with a sense of urgency and focus.