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politics1 year ago

Doug Burgum Named Interior Secretary, Sparking Environmental Concerns

Environmental groups are alarmed by Donald Trump's nomination of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as the US interior secretary, fearing increased oil and gas drilling on federal lands. Burgum, who has ties to the fossil fuel industry, would oversee national parks and relations with Native American tribes if confirmed. Critics argue his appointment could lead to the exploitation of public lands, despite his past acknowledgment of climate change and a pledge for North Dakota to be carbon neutral by 2030.

via The Guardian US|
#doug-burgum#environmental-concerns#interior-secretary
environment2 years ago

Biden's Offshore Energy Strategy: Balancing Drilling and Wind Expansion

President Biden's promise to halt oil and gas drilling on public lands and in federal waters has faced challenges from Congress and the courts, highlighting the limits of executive power. Despite initially pausing federal oil and gas lease sales, including Lease 261 in the Gulf of Mexico, due to concerns about their impact on global warming, the administration has faced legal battles and pressure from lawmakers. Senator Joe Manchin inserted language in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act requiring the sale of gas and oil leases, including Lease 261. The administration's attempts to limit drilling to protect endangered species have also faced legal challenges. The tug of war between climate activists and the oil and gas industry reflects the ongoing tensions as countries transition to clean energy.

via The New York Times|
#biden#climate-change#congress
energy2 years ago

"Judge Orders US Government to Expand Gulf Oil Auction Despite Environmental Concerns"

A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction to block the Biden administration's restrictions on an upcoming offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. The court ruled that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) must proceed with the lease sale under its original conditions, rejecting the administration's attempt to remove six million acres from the sale and impose restrictions on oil and gas vessels. The court criticized the administration's actions as a political reassessment of offshore drilling and a weaponization of the Endangered Species Act. Industry groups welcomed the decision, emphasizing the importance of the lease sale for energy security and economic growth.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#energy#environmental-restrictions
energy2 years ago

Ohio's Controversial Decision: Opening State Parks to Oil and Gas Drilling

The newly formed Oil and Gas Land Management Commission in Ohio is set to decide on Monday whether to open two state parks and two protected wildlife areas to oil and gas drilling. The commission will discuss and potentially take action on 10 applications to allow drilling in these areas. The decision would only establish that mineral rights are available for bidding, with the identity of the winning bidder remaining undisclosed until later. The move has sparked controversy, with concerns raised about the potential environmental impact and the authenticity of public comments supporting the leasing process. Environmental activists and organizations have been campaigning against the drilling, while the gas industry is eager for the opportunity.

via cleveland.com|
#energy#environmental-activists#lawsuit
environment2 years ago

Biden and Haaland impose long-term oil and gas drilling bans near Indigenous sites in New Mexico.

The Biden administration has ordered a 20-year ban on oil and gas drilling around Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico, which is considered sacred by tribal communities. The ban applies to public lands and associated mineral rights within a 10-mile radius of the park, but does not affect privately, state- or tribal-owned entities or existing leases. The move has pitted the Navajo Nation against other tribes in the region, with concerns about economic impacts and individual Navajo allotment owners being left landlocked by restrictions on public land.

via PBS NewsHour|
#biden-administration#chaco-culture-national-historical-park#environment
environment2 years ago

Biden administration enforces oil and gas drilling bans to protect Indigenous sites and schools in New Mexico.

The Biden administration has ordered a 20-year ban on oil and gas drilling on public lands within a 10-mile radius of New Mexico's Chaco Culture National Historical Park, which is considered sacred by tribal communities. The ban aims to protect more than 4,700 known archaeological sites outside the park. The Navajo Nation has expressed disappointment in the decision, citing the economic impacts on the tribe and individual tribal members. Existing leases won't be impacted, and the ban does not apply to entities that are privately, state- or tribal-owned.

via ABC News|
#biden#chaco-culture-national-historical-park#environment
climate2 years ago

US Implements Multiple Bans on Oil and Gas Drilling Near Indigenous Sites and Schools in New Mexico

The Biden administration has banned new oil and gas leasing on federal land within a 10-mile radius of Chaco Canyon, a culturally significant Native American site in New Mexico, for 20 years. The move, which follows decades of tribal requests, will not affect existing leases or drilling on private property. The area is home to a vast network of pre-Columbian ruins and has been threatened by oil and gas projects in recent years. The ban is part of President Biden's efforts to focus on Native American issues and expand conservation of public lands, but has generated opposition from Republicans and the state's oil and gas industry.

via The New York Times|
#biden-administration#chaco-canyon#climate
energy2 years ago

Oil companies bid millions for Gulf of Mexico drilling rights in climate compromise auction.

The Biden administration has auctioned off a large stretch of the Gulf of Mexico to oil and gas drilling, drawing bids of $263 million from companies including Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Shell. Environmentalists have criticized the move, which comes just two weeks after the Willow oil-drilling project in Alaska was allowed to proceed, as a step backwards in the fight against climate change. The auction was required by last year's Inflation Reduction Act, which banned leasing of public lands for renewable energy unless leases were first offered for fossil-fuel development.

via CBS News|
#biden-administration#energy#environmentalists