"Obama Drilling Rules Thrown Out By Federal Judge"
"CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- A judge on Friday threw out Obama administration rules that sought to slow down expedited environmental review of oil and gas drilling on federal land."
Source: AP, 08/15/2011
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"Panel Seeks More Disclosure On Natural Gas Drilling"
"A federal panel sketched out its first vision of a regulatory roadmap for the booming shale natural gas industry on Thursday, urging more transparency on the use of chemicals and more careful treatment of waste water."
Source: Reuters, 08/12/2011
"Drought Deepens In South; Texas Driest In Century"
"A devastating drought deepened over the last week in many areas, spreading through more of the Plains and going into the Midwest as triple-digit temperatures baked already thirsty crops and livestock."
Source: Reuters, 08/12/2011
"Groups Step Up Call For NRC Delay After Fukushima"
"About two dozen environmental groups launched a volley of legal challenges at nuclear regulators on Thursday in an attempt to stall action to extend the operation of aging reactors and to delay construction of more advanced nuclear designs."
Source: Reuters, 08/12/2011
"Blind Rush? Shale Gas Boom Proceeds Amid Human Health Questions"
"For shale gas to meet its potential, millions of Americans will have to live with drill rigs in or near their own neighborhoods. And that opens the door to a range of potential environmental health problems: pipelines and wellheads can explode, the process produces toxic air emissions, and fracking generates liquid wastes that can contaminate surface and drinking water supplies."
Source: EHP, 08/11/2011
"U.S. Advisory Group on Fracking Has Abundant Ties To Energy Industry"
"As first recommendations emerge from Energy panel, scientists seek ouster of the chairman, John Deutch - a former CIA chief and director of Energy companies"
Source: iWatch News, 08/11/2011
Enviros Call On Super Committee To Ax Energy Subsidies And Tax Breaks
"As the congressional leaders decide on members for the new bipartisan debt-reduction super committee, green advocacy groups are already on the offensive, calling on the committee to cut billions of dollars in tax breaks and energy subsidies for the oil and gas industry."
Source: Huffington Post, 08/11/2011
1st Mileage and Greenhouse Emissions Standards for Trucks Announced
"President Obama and truck makers reach agreement on fuel economy and pollution standards for big rigs, work trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles."
Source: LA Times, 08/10/2011
Obama To Announce Final Truck Fuel Efficiency Standards Today
"President Obama is expected today to announce first-of-their-kind fuel efficiency standards for trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles. He is scheduled to make the announcement at Interstate Moving Services in Springfield, Va."
Source: TruckingInfo, 08/09/2011
As Stocks Plunge, Consumers Get a Break on Gas Prices
"HOUSTON — The growing gloom about the economy has pushed down oil and gasoline prices, along with the prices of an array of other commodities. And while that could mean more spending power for consumers, perhaps tempering any possible downturn, the steep drop in energy prices reflects worries that economic activity is headed in the wrong direction."
Source: NY Times, 08/09/2011
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