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A New Mexico judge has allowed a significant lawsuit to move forward, accusing the state of not meeting its constitutional duty to prevent oil and gas pollution. Environmental groups and Native Americans near oil wells filed the case in 2023, seeking compliance with the state's pollution control clause. The judge's decision denied the state's request to dismiss the case, providing an opportunity for scrutiny of New Mexico's responsibilities under the constitution. Plaintiffs' attorneys hailed the decision as a critical step towards addressing pollution violations and defending the state's environment. The case highlights concerns over oil industry emissions and the treatment of fracking water in New Mexico.
Source: YAHOO