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Oil and gas drilling sites in New Mexico

Politics Mar 27

Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Politics Dec 02

Pump jacks operate in an oil field in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 17, 2022. Photo by Lucy Nicholson/REUTERS
Los Angeles City Council unanimously votes to ban oil and gas drilling

The vote comes after more than a decade of complaints from city residents that pollution drifting from wells was affecting their health. Los Angeles was once a booming oil town, but many of its oilfields are now played out.

By Drew Costley, Associated Press

World Aug 11

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Rainforests in the Congo Basin are under threat as the DRC opens land to oil, gas drilling

On a multi-country tour of Africa this week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been making the case that the U.S. can be a quote "equal partner" with African nations. In that vein, he recently announced a new partnership between…

By William Brangham, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Satvi Sunkara

Politics Apr 18

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden’s stalled climate agenda

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden’s predicament of trying to fulfill his climate change agenda while addressing rising energy prices,…

By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori

Politics Nov 26

FILE PHOTO: Oil drills are pictured in the Kern River oil field in Bakersfield
Biden sets out oil and gas leasing reform, stops short of ban

The Biden administration has recommended an overhaul of the nation's oil and gas leasing program to focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water.

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Jul 12

U.S. drilling approvals increase despite Biden climate pledge

By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Approvals for companies to drill for oil and gas on U.S. public lands are on pace this year to reach their highest level since George W. Bush was president.

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May 05

Greek lawmakers approve controversial environmental bill

By Associated Press

Greek lawmakers have approved a controversial environmental bill that the opposition and environmental groups slammed for opening the door to exploratory oil and gas drilling in protected areas.

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Feb 27

Lebanon begins ‘historic’ offshore oil drilling amid financial crisis

By Zeina Karam, Associated Press

Lebanon's president Thursday inaugurated the Mediterranean country's first offshore exploratory drilling for oil and gas.

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Dec 17

How Ryan Zinke shifted Interior Department policy

By Courtney Vinopal

Here’s a look at some of the major changes to energy and environmental policy under Zinke’s leadership at the Interior Department, and what's happening with the investigations surrounding his tenure.

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Mar 07

5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time

By Saher Khan

The 24-hour news cycle is filled with political coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week.

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