In the past week, gas prices have surged upwards of 14 cents across the country to a national average of $3.61 per gallon. Analysts, including Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.com, point out that rising tensions in Egypt and the concern over disruption to oil production in the region have caused oil prices to spike here in the United States. It’s time for the U.S. to reduce its dependence on… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
The Hill – Ben Geman: “Republicans press Interior on status of offshore drilling rule”
Houston Chronicle – Zain Shauk: “Gasoline prices surge nationwide”
The Hill – Jordy Yager: “Native American tribes’ lawsuit could decide who controls Senate in 2015”
Aspen Public Radio – Marci Krivonen: “Tribes in Western U.S. Use… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
Forum News Service – TJ Jerke: “Cramer leads congressmen on North Dakota energy tour”
E&E – John McArdle: “Panel to examine GOP criticisms of Lacey Act provisions”
Associated Press: “Study urges spending on coastal restoration”
Associated Press – Brett Zongker: “Redesign of Ike… Read more »
War on coal? Absolutely…
Just this week, President Obama’s war on coal reared its ugly head. American Electric Power announced that it is closing its coal-fired power plant in Beverly, Ohio. This is on top of FirstEnergy’s announcement that it will close two coal fired power plants in Pennsylvania by October. Both companies cited environmental regulations as reasons for their… Read more »
The National Park Service (NPS) is currently drafting a plan to determine the future of the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. Earlier this week, the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation heard from witnesses regarding this plan that could permanently remove several recreational amenities that have long been a staple for visitors to the Merced River floodplain.… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
Arizona Republic – Erin Kelly: “House panel: Fire-prevention funds needed”
Wall Street Journal – Erica E. Phillips and Ann Zimmerman: “Controlling the Tinderbox Right Next Door”
Associated Press: “More than 150 people faces charges as officials seize endangered tiger pelt, elephant ivory”
Norwich Bulletin – James Mosher:… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
Associated Press – Matt Volz: “House panel touts Powder River Basin development”
The Hill – Ben Geman: “Interior's offshore drilling safety chief stepping down”
Fuel Fix – Jennifer A. Dlouhy: “Alaska pushing new plan for ANWR oil research”
KGOU – Kurt Gwartney: “Native American Adoption Case Gets New Complication”
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The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
Energy Guardian – Kevin Rogers: “House panel explores Powder River Basin, coal leasing”
KTVQ: “U.S. House committee invites Crow Tribe chair to discuss production expansion”
KFYO – Cole Shooter: “U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces extension for listing of lesser prairie-chicken”
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OP-ED: A step toward American energy independence
By. Rep Jeff Duncan
Washington Times
About seven years ago, I had the opportunity to tour Devil's Tower an offshore drilling platform 140 miles southeast of New Orleans. It was an enriching experience learning how technology and human ingenuity come together to safely harvest resources… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
Washington Times – Rep. Jeff Duncan: OP-ED “A Step Toward American Energy Independence”
The Hill – Zack Colman: “Obama’s Energy Security Trust collecting dust”
Wall Street Journal – Chip Cummins: “Rising U.S. Oil Output Gives Policy Makers More Options”
Miami Herald – Susan Cocking: “U.S. Wildlife Service says it’s trying… Read more »
