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FILE PHOTO: A general view of GE Renewable Energy wind turbines at the 324MW Clines Corner Wind Farm, part of Pattern Energy’s Western Spirit Wind project, the largest wind project in the U.S., near Encino, New Mexico, U.S., March 15, 2023. Photo by Bing Guan/Reuters

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U.S. court rejects a request by tribes to block $10 billion energy transmission project in Arizona

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

Politics Feb 28

The conical drilling unit Kulluk sits grounded 40 miles (64 kms) southwest of Kodiak City, Alaska in this U.S. Coast Guard handout photo taken January 3, 2012. Photo by U.S. Coast Guard/Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Painter/REUTERS
Biden administration faces dilemma in conflict over major Alaska oil project

The Biden administration is weighing approval of a major oil project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope that supporters say represents an economic lifeline for Indigenous communities but environmentalists say runs counter to climate goals.

By Becky Bohrer, Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Nation May 31

A gas pump displays the price for E15, a gasoline with 15 percent of ethanol, and various other ethanol blends at a gas station in Nevada, Iowa, United States, May 17, 2015. Photo by Jim Young/Reuters
EPA allows expanded use of ethanol-gasoline mix

The Environmental Protection Agency's announcement ends a summertime ban on the E15 blend imposed out of concerns for increased smog.

By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press

Nation Jan 04

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New Mexico ranchers say battle over water rights jeopardizes their livelihood

Tensions between ranchers and environmentalists are nothing new in the American West, but in New Mexico’s Sacramento Mountains, climate change could be magnifying them. In the past few decades, the government has designated several native species of animal and plant…

Nation Jan 29

Environmentalists preparing to battle Trump, GOP in court

Environmentalists are prepared to battle in court over policies concerning climate change, wildlife protection, federal lands and pollution.

By Tammy Webber and John Flesher, Associated Press

Nov 04

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Why capping methane leaks is a win-win goal for industry and environmentalists

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Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is also a potent greenhouse gas, trapping energy in the atmosphere. Last year NASA released satellite images showing a hot spot in the area where New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona meet, prompting…

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Utah Makes Deal For Private Gas Drilling on Pristine Public Land

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Shields, Brooks on Political Cost of Unemployment

Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the top political stories of the week, including the political impact of sustained high unemployment and Obama's surprise visit to Afghanistan.

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Drilling for Natural Gas in Wyoming Raises Debate

Wyoming has some of the largest natural gas reserves in the country -- underneath public land -- leading to a debate over whether to drill or preserve the land for other uses. NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports from Wyoming.

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