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Federal Government Bans New Drilling, Mining Operations in Colorado’s Thompson Divide
A federal assessment has speculated the mining ban will likely prevent 12 or 13 oil and gas wells from springing up in the area.
Biden Administration Faces Legal Challenge Over Gulf Lease Amendments
Oil industry consortium, including API and Chevron, joins legal action against Biden administration over Gulf of Mexico lease changes, citing restrictions and violation of lease sale requirements.
12 Senate Democrats Say Proposed Atlantic Offshore Drilling Premature
Senators are appalled by the suggestion that oil companies need more sources for drilling.
12.28 Million Acres of Arctic Wilderness Should Be Protected, Says Obama Administration
If passed into law, it would be the largest U.S. wilderness designation in 5 decades: over 12 million acres of pristine Arctic wilderness would be protected.
Final $102M in Storm Protection Funds Awarded to 11 States
New York and New Jersey are among the largest recipients of $102.7 million in grants from the federal government for storm protection.
