Energy & Fuel

Analysis: Big Oil's Plastic Boom Threatens U.N.'s Pollution Pact

"When the United Nations agreed a landmark deal to create the world's first ever global plastic pollution treaty this week, every party was quick to claim a victory, from industry lobbyists to environmental activists. That could spell trouble."

Source: Reuters, 03/04/2022

"Lawmakers Push to Ban Russian Oil Imports, Amid White House Resistance"

"Republicans and Democrats in Congress are pushing President Biden to ban Russian energy imports as they search for new ways to punish Moscow for its bloody invasion of Ukraine, even as the White House resists the idea, which it argues would drive up the price of gasoline and other energy costs for Americans."

Source: NYTimes, 03/04/2022

Colorado Oil And Gas Regulators Approve ‘Strongest’ Financial Rules

"Colorado regulators on Tuesday approved a sweeping set of new financial requirements for oil and gas companies that operate within the state, completing the last major rule change mandated by a landmark drilling reform law passed by Democrats in the General Assembly three years ago."

Source: Colorado Newsline, 03/03/2022

Biden Admin Won’t Appeal Judge’s Ruling Revoking Gulf Of Mexico Leases

"The Biden administration will not challenge a federal court ruling that it did not sufficiently consider climate change when it auctioned off 1.7 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico last year, accepting a decision that invalidated the largest offshore oil and gas lease sale in the nation’s history."

Source: Washington Post, 03/02/2022

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