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environment19 hours ago

Federal playbook outlines five paths to Colorado River scarcity

The Interior Department published five potential future management options for the drought-stricken Colorado River, ranging from action as usual to scenarios that could trigger water cuts for California, Nevada, and Arizona; no preferred option is identified, and any plan requires agreement among the seven basin states, with deadlines such as Feb. 14 for an agreement and Oct. 1 for a final decision. Public comment is open through early March as Lake Powell and Lake Mead sit at roughly 27% and 33% capacity.

via KUNC|
#colorado-river#drought#environment
politics1 year ago

Burgum Appointed as Trump's Energy Czar and Interior Chief

President-elect Trump has appointed North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as both Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the newly formed National Energy Council. This council aims to streamline energy production and regulation across the U.S. government, promoting energy dominance through reduced regulation and increased private investment. Burgum, known for his energy expertise, will also join the National Security Council. As governor, he advocated for net-zero emissions through carbon capture technology, despite North Dakota's significant fossil fuel production.

via The Hill|
#carbon-capture#doug-burgum#energy-policy
politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints Gov. Burgum as Interior Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior. This appointment is significant as Burgum will play a crucial role in advancing Trump's energy agenda, particularly in expanding oil and gas production on federal lands and waters. Burgum, who has ties to the oil and gas industry, aims to make North Dakota carbon-neutral by 2030 with a comprehensive energy policy. His nomination aligns with Trump's plans to reduce regulations and potentially limit offshore wind development.

via Axios|
#doug-burgum#energy-policy#interior-department
politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior, where he is expected to advance Trump's agenda of increasing fossil fuel production on public lands. Burgum, known for his support of oil and gas drilling, will oversee a department responsible for managing a significant portion of U.S. land and energy resources. This nomination signals a shift from the current administration's focus on conservation and renewable energy under Secretary Deb Haaland.

via NPR|
#doug-burgum#energy-policy#fossil-fuels
politics1 year ago

Trump Nominates North Dakota's Burgum for Interior Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department. Burgum, a former rival for the Republican presidential nomination and a self-made billionaire, is expected to play a key role in Trump's agenda to increase oil and gas production. If confirmed, he will oversee over 500 million acres of federal land and the resources beneath them.

via POLITICO|
#doug-burgum#interior-department#nomination
environment1 year ago

"Biden Administration Implements Sweeping Conservation Measures for Public Lands"

The U.S. Interior Department has issued a new rule that prioritizes conservation, recreation, and renewable energy development on public lands, marking a significant shift from the previous focus on resource extraction. The rule, affecting about one-tenth of the nation's land mass, is expected to face legal challenges from fossil fuel industry groups and Republican officials. The Bureau of Land Management will now offer "restoration leases" and "mitigation leases" to entities aiming to restore or conserve public lands, while also incorporating Indigenous knowledge into decision-making and prioritizing landscape health.

via The Washington Post|
#conservation#environment#fossil-fuel-industry
climate1 year ago

"Biden Administration Takes Stand Against Ambler Road Project in Alaska's Wilderness"

The Biden administration is expected to reject a proposed 211-mile industrial road through Alaskan wilderness to a large copper deposit, citing potential harm to wildlife and communities. The Interior Department intends to announce "no action" on the federal land where the road, known as the Ambler Access Project, would be built, with a formal denial of the project expected later this year. This decision is seen as a victory for environmentalists and aligns with President Biden's efforts to emphasize his credentials as a climate leader and conservationist in an election year.

via The New York Times|
#alaska#ambler-road-project#biden-administration
politics2 years ago

Jan. 6 Capitol attack organizers deceived officials and withheld crucial information, says government report

Women for America First, a group supporting former President Donald Trump, intentionally lied on a permit application for a protest near the White House on January 6, 2021, according to a report from the inspector general with the Interior Department. The group failed to disclose information about a planned march to the US Capitol, despite repeatedly stating otherwise during the permitting process. The report also revealed text messages indicating the group's intention to march to the Capitol. The Justice Department declined to prosecute the group for its failure to disclose this information.

via CNN|
#capitol-attack#interior-department#january-6