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Multiple Tribes Protest Drilling Of 5,000 Oil And Gas Wells In Wyoming

"A landmark decision delivered by the Trump administration late last month gives five oil and gas companies the green light to forge ahead in drilling 5,000 wells over the next decade in northeastern Wyoming. Though cheered by state officials and industry groups, leaders of several tribal nations with enduring ties to the land remain concerned the development will compromise air and water quality, violate existing treaty rights and destroy cultural resources."

Source: Casper Star-Tribune, 01/08/2021

"For First Time In 5 Years, US Gas Mileage Down, Emissions Up"

"A new government report says gas mileage for new vehicles dropped and pollution increased in model year 2019 for the first time in five years."

Source: Phys.org, 01/07/2021

"Early Biden Climate Test: Groups Demand Tougher Rules on Building"

"President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has promised to help communities prepare for the effects of climate change. A new demand for tougher building standards could test that commitment."

Source: NYTimes, 01/07/2021

"Regulations: Senate Democrats Eye Quick Repeal Of Trump Rules"

"The impending power shift in the Senate means Congress will once again turn to the Congressional Review Act to scrap a bevy of regulations."

Source: E&E News, 01/07/2021

"Sale of Drilling Leases in Arctic Refuge Fails to Yield a Windfall"

"In a blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to fossil fuel development, only half of the oil and gas leases offered for sale Wednesday received bids, and all but two of those came from the state of Alaska itself."

Source: NYTimes, 01/07/2021

"Trump Admin, in Parting Gift to Industry, Reverses Bird Protections"

"The Trump administration gutted protections for migratory birds on Tuesday, delivering the second of two parting gifts to the oil and gas industry, which has long sought to be shielded from liability for killing birds unintentionally in oil spills, toxic waste ponds and other environmental disasters."

Source: NYTimes, 01/06/2021

"U.S. Judge Denies Effort To Stop Drilling Auction In Arctic Refuge"

"A federal judge in Alaska ruled late on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s planned auction of oil drilling leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) could proceed as planned on Wednesday morning."

Source: Reuters, 01/06/2021

"Warnock Makes History With Senate Win As Dems Near Majority"

With razor-thin margins and the last votes still being counted, Democrats appear to have taken control of the U.S. Senate. This would enable the incoming Biden administration to pass aggressive climate legislation and reverse many environmental deregulatory actions of the Trump administration.

Source: AP, 01/06/2021

Interior Finalizes Plan To Open 80 Percent of NPRA To Drilling"

"The Trump administration on Monday finalized plans to open more than 80 percent of Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve (NPRA) to oil drilling, pushing ahead over objections from environmentalists who have already challenged the plans in court."

Source: The Hill, 01/05/2021

"Trump To Approve Land Swap For Rio Tinto's Resolution Copper Project"

"U.S. President Donald Trump’s outgoing administration plans to approve a controversial land swap needed for Rio Tinto Ltd and partners to build an Arizona copper mining project that Native American tribes say will destroy sites of cultural and religious value."

Source: Reuters, 01/05/2021

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