The new effort, which includes opening 13.1 million acres of federal land for mining and eliminating pollution limits, aims to save an industry that has been declining for decades.
Tag: Federal Lands
Bureau of Land Management Proposal Prioritizes Industry Use of Public Lands
The proposal from the Bureau of Land Management would prioritize the use of public lands for oil and gas drilling, coal mining and other industrial activities.
Wind and Solar Projects Stall as Trump Cracks Down on Renewables
Federal agencies have recently issued a barrage of restrictions that could halt construction of solar and wind farms on public and private lands.
Interior Dept. to Put Wind and Solar Projects Through Stricter Political Review
Industry groups said the directive could create new delays and bottlenecks for renewable energy projects across the country.
A G.O.P. Plan to Sell Public Land Is Back. This Time, It’s Millions of Acres.
Senate Republicans want to sell the land to build more housing in the West, but the idea is contentious even within their own party.
A G.O.P. Plan to Sell Public Land Is Back. This Time, It’s Millions of Acres.
Senate Republicans want to sell the land to build more housing in the West, but the idea is contentious even within their own party.
How Colorado’s Thompson Divide Got Protection From Oil and Gas Drilling
The members of a self-described ragtag group had little in common, but their campaign could serve as model for future environmental efforts.
An Oregon Forest Is in Trouble. Part of the Response: Logging.
Officials in Oregon say they need to cut trees, including some healthy ones. The reaction shows how complex land management has become as forest health declines.
Land Under B.L.M. Management to Get New Protections
The measure elevates conservation in a number of ways, including by creating new leases for the restoration of degraded areas.
Biden Administration, After Setbacks, Talks Up Renewable Power Gains
The administration said 15 clean energy projects were making solid progress and that it was on track to meet its goals for 2025.