New Mexico Battles Feds to Stop Gas Drilling Near an Aquifer
New Mexico officials say a gas drilling proposal on federal lands threatens a pristine aquifer that could someday provide drinking water to 15 million households, but the state's protests have met with resistance from the federal office administering the project.
The Bureau of Land Management, which governs development on the 20 percent of New Mexico's lands owned by the federal government, approved drilling on the Otero Mesa, a 1.2 million acre wilderness grassland in southern New Mexico, earlier this month. Because the BLM relied … more…
After White House Pressure, Agency Scales Back Whales Protection Rule
The Bush administration has not been shy in questioning the conclusions of government scientists. Years-long rulemaking processes have … more…
How Taxpayer Money Is Wrapped Up in Georgian War
Russia's announcement this morning that it will cease its offensive in Georgia has created a potential lull in what was a rapidly … more…
State Environmental Dept. a No-Show at Drilling Meeting
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation backed out of a community discussion of gas drilling in Oneonta, N.Y. last … more…
Fractured Relations—New York City Sees Drilling as Threat to Its Water Supply
New York City officials have demanded a ban on natural gas drilling near upstate reservoirs because they fear the drilling could … more…
Rep.’s Wacky Wildebeest Hunt Foiled
Former presidential candidate Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) has never been shy about his passion for hunting. But he found himself the … more…
Despite New York’s Order for Environmental Review, Gas Drilling May Proceed
Gov. David Paterson’s executive order for an updated environmental review for gas drilling in New York could take 12 months to … more…
Governor Signs Drilling Bill But Orders Environmental Update
Governor David Paterson signed a bill this afternoon to streamline the application process for drilling in New York’s Marcellus Shale, … more…
New York State Tightens Drilling Controls
New York state will require drilling companies to disclose all chemicals used to exploit natural gas deposits in upstate New York. … more…
Breaking: NY Gov’s Office Questioned About Our Gas Story
For those interested: This evening, WNYC is planning to broadcast an interview with New York's deputy secretary for the environment, … more…
New York’s Gas Rush Poses Environmental Threat
On May 29 New York state's top environmental officials assured state lawmakers that plans to drill for natural gas near the watershed … more…
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November 20, 2008
Hill Dems Seek to Preserve Endangered Species Rules AP, November 20, 2008
November 19, 2008
Experts: Warming to Cause Global Water Shortages by 2080 Eileen Ng, AP, November 19, 2008
EPA Proposal Would Ease Clean-Air Rules for National Parks Juliet Eilperin, Washington Post, November 19, 2008
November 18, 2008
North Dakota OKs Spraying Oil Wastewater on Roads James MacPherson, AP, November 18, 2008
An Inexhaustible Energy Source: Heated Words. But Can It Be Tapped? New York Times, November 18, 2008
Feds Urged to Delay Final Oil Shale Regulations AP, November 18, 2008
Oil Shale: Viable Domestic Energy, or ‘Dirtiest Fuel on the Planet’ New York Times, November 18, 2008
Colorado’s Garfield County Supports Federal Oil Shale Rules Daily Sentinel, November 18, 2008
Interior Set to Propose Oil-Shale Rules AP, November 18, 2008
Rules of the Road Set for Oil Shale Drilling AP, November 18, 2008