As the United States’ oil and gas industry begins extracting more and more petroleum and shale, the office the President has set its eyes on a renewed push into the Gulf of Mexico. On Monday, the Trump administration revived an Obama administration plan to boost offshore oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The proposal — which commences in August — will open up 73 million acres of federal land in five states
In Maryland, they’re proposing a ban on fracking throughout certain counties. In Florida, the entire state is considering an outright ban on the practice. All this in spite of the fact that technological advancements in hydraulic fracturing are making the practice safer and more efficient with each passing day. While protestors decry the fracking as a threat to the environment, scientists and researchers are improving the process to help ensure a future for the planet
There’s a trend moving through Colorado. As the oil and gas battleground state immerses itself in the debate over hydraulic fracturing, no corner of the energy industry is off limits for scrutiny. This issue is particularly concerning because the oil and gas industry’s donation to educational institutions are now coming under fire. Late last month, a student-led protest at the University of Denver harshly criticized the school for accepting investments from oil, natural gas and
After several weeks of back and forth, it seems as though Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman and Boulder County will be seeing each other in court. On Tuesday, February 14, AG Coffman filed suit against the state county over its five-year moratorium on hydraulic fracturing. Coffman called the suit illegal while Boulder County attorneys dismissed the claim as a waste of time. In recent months, Colorado has become a breeding ground for the fracking debate.
The Colorado energy industry got a short delay on Tuesday, January 17 when Lafayette’s City Council tabled the vote surrounding a controversial ordinance that would allow acts of civil disobedience and non-violent protest aimed at hampering the development of oil and gas projects in the area. The council members called for the delay when three City Council members failed to show up to the meeting. The ordinance facing the Lafayette City Council is a first