Tag: Inside Climate News
Staff Cuts Threaten National Parks and Forest Service Management
Stuart Garbett, a dedicated seasonal wilderness ranger with the U.S. Forest Service, found himself in the midst of an unexpected turn of events last week. His routine of maintaining the Bridger-Teton National Forest in...
Greenpeace Lawsuit Threatens Environmental Protests – Inside Climate News
In the heart of North Dakota, where nine years ago thousands of activists gathered in protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline, a pivotal trial is about to unfold. This trial, brought forth by pipeline...
Bureau of Land Management Streamlines Review for Oil Lease Sale
President Donald Trump's administration recently initiated an oil and gas lease sale on federal land in New Mexico, marking a significant shift in energy production policy. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the...
Trump Reinstates Some EPA Workers Fired in Chicago Office
Trump Reinstates Some EPA Workers Fired in Chicago OfficeRecently, a group of employees at the Chicago office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received surprising news: they were told they could return to work....
Trump Order Fast-Tracks Projects Harming Wetlands, Environmental Groups Warn
President Donald Trump's recent executive order, "Declaring a National Energy Emergency," has sparked controversy among environmental groups due to its potential impacts on critical wetlands and waterways. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is...
New Title: Deepwater Oil Export Terminal Approved Off Texas Coast
After reading the article on the approval of a new deepwater oil export terminal off the Texas coast, it is clear that the Trump administration is moving forward with its agenda to bolster American...
CO2 Pipeline Company Fined $2.4m for Threatening Federal Inspectors
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has proposed a hefty $2.4 million fine against Denbury, the company responsible for constructing a carbon dioxide pipeline in Mississippi. This fine comes as a result of...
Transitioning to Geothermal Energy: Third Generation Driller’s Journey
Transitioning to Geothermal Energy: Third Generation Driller's JourneyTransitioning to geothermal energy marks a significant milestone in the world of clean energy. The widespread adoption of air source heat pumps has revolutionized heating and cooling...
Railroad Commission Approves Increased Waste Disposal in East Texas
The Texas Railroad Commission recently made a controversial decision to approve a permit for increased waste disposal in East Texas, specifically in the small town of Paxton. Despite the technical staff's recommendation to deny...
Railroad Commission Greenlights Increased Waste Disposal in East Texas
Railroad Commission Approves Controversial Waste Disposal Permit in East TexasAfter extensive deliberations, the technical staff of the Texas Railroad Commission recommended denying a permit to dispose of oilfield waste in Paxton, a small town...