Breakthrough Proposal Would Aid Drought-Stricken Colorado River
The $1.2 billion proposal is a potential breakthrough in a stalemate over how to deal with a rising problem that pitted Western states against one another.
Energy
Biden Administration Invests in Carbon Capture, Upping Pressure on Industry to Show Results
The aim is to reduce pollution that drives climate change.
Criminal Cases for Killing Eagles Decline as Wind Turbine Dangers Grow
The falloff in enforcement was revealed in data obtained by the Associated Press.
Biden Plan Would Open Leases to Conservation, not Just Drilling and Grazing
Some Republican lawmakers contend the changes are a backdoor to excluding agricultural and energy development interests.
Youth Climate Lawsuit Will go to Trial Despite Montana Effort to Derail Case
An energy policy that was challenged by the lawsuit was repealed in March by the state Legislature, and Montana's attorney general wanted that part of the case dismissed.
CY Engineering Class Wins Samsung $12,000 Tech Award
The students designed and built floor tiles that capture and store energy for Green and Renewable Energy goals.
Three Gas Processors Settle Claims with EPA, Department of Justice
The settlements require them to pay a combined $9.25 million in civil penalties.
What Might Cuts to Dwindling Colorado River Mean for States?
A multi-decade drought worsened by climate change is adding to the urgency.
Federal Judge Orders US to Resume Oil Lease Sales in North Dakota
North Dakota's attorney general says the canceled lease sales have cost the state over $100 million in revenue each year.