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 »
Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation held an oversight hearing on “Wildfire and Forest Management.” The hearing focused on the need for increased forest management to reduce hazardous fuels and the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
Last year, 9.3 million acres burned due to forest fires and was the third worst fire season on record for… Read more »
Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on “America’s Helium Supply: Options for Producing more Helium from Federal Lands.” The hearing focused on the increased demand for helium, the future of U.S. helium supplies after the Federal Helium Reserve is depleted, and existing and potential production of helium from federal… Read more »
National forests are in an unhealthy and dangerous state resulting in larger and more intense wildfires. In 2012, wildfires burned 9.3 million acres, while the U.S. Forest Service only harvested approximately 200,000 acres.
This means that 44 times as many acres burned as were responsibly harvested and restored. According to the U.S. Forest Service, 65-82 million acres of Forest Service… 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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