Seeing potential in shale, Interior is opening federal lands to industry. But extraction methods are unproven, and in Colorado some see risks. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 20, 2005. By julie cart, Times Staff Writer MAHOGANY TEST SITE, Colo. — Tucked into a ravine and hidden Read more…
The U.S. is ordered to reimburse fees paid by oil and gas firms for tracts off the California coast where drilling has long been delayed. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 18, 2005 By KENNETH R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Read more…
A House bill would let mining firms and others buy federal acreage at a deep discount. Foes say it affects many holdings in the Sierra and deserts. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 16, 2005 By Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer A budget bill that the House Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 16, 2005 From Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Interior Department said Tuesday that it intended to remove grizzly bears around Yellowstone National Park from the protection of the Endangered Species Act, calling the steady growth of the grizzly population a rare Read more…
Letters to the editor indicate controversy Source of this article – Thousand Oaks Acorn, October 6, 2005 By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com The Thousand Oaks City Council hopes that more residents can enjoy the scenic blend of hills, ridgelines and grassy slopes that make up the 326-acre Rancho Potrero open space Read more…
To meet the federal government’s new, higher fuel-efficiency plan for pickup trucks, minivans and sport utility vehicles, automakers expect to rely on a new onslaught of fuel-saving technologies. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 4, 2005. “Over the past two decades, we’ve increased fuel economy by about Read more…
With costs rising, the administration plans to show ways for homes and businesses to save. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 4, 2005 By Emma Vaughn, Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Anticipating soaring energy bills this winter, the Bush administration unveiled a national campaign Monday to highlight Read more…
TAKE ME: The new Five Oaks Trail in San Diego County’s Volcan Mountain Preserve offers a prettier, shadier alternative to the steep, dusty fire road. And after the hike, head down to Julian for a snack. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 4, 2005. By Jerry Schad, Read more…
Pointing to Katrina’s hit to fuel supplies, some in Congress seek to diversify by loosening a ban covering areas such as offshore California. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 3, 2005. By Richard Simon and Kenneth R. Weiss Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — Citing hurricane damage to Read more…
When energy costs rise, coffers fatten. But the past has taught the states lessons about going on a $230-million spree. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 2, 2005. By Nicholas Riccardi Times Staff Writer SANTA FE, N.M. — While legislators across the country are cutting programs to Read more…