by Shelbie Bostedt | Feb 2, 2015 | Energy, Environment
Nearly seven years after its initial proposal, the Keystone XL pipeline remains a contentious issue in American politics. With the Senate voting to approve the pipeline last week, the legislation now moves to the President’s desk.
by Shelbie Bostedt | Jan 28, 2015 | Energy, Environment, Politics
WASHINGTON — Religious protesters and environmental activists gathered outside the White House on Wednesday to oppose the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Lakota spiritual leader Chief Arvol Looking Horse and other faith leaders lead the protest and spiritual service in...
by Shelbie Bostedt | Jan 27, 2015 | Environment, Living
WASHINGTON – Pollution in the air, water and soil contributes one in seven deaths worldwide, according to a report released Tuesday by the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution. The report used World Health Organization data to gauge the number of deaths from...
by Shelbie Bostedt | Jan 21, 2015 | Environment
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House passed legislation on Wednesday to speed the construction of natural gas pipelines by squeezing the federal review and permit process. The “Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act” requires the government to approve or deny an...
by Shelbie Bostedt | Jan 20, 2015 | Politics, State of the Union
Six years in the White House has taken its toll on President Barack Obama, at least when it comes to his hair.
by Shelbie Bostedt | Jan 20, 2015 | Energy, Environment, State of the Union
WASHINGTON – In his Inaugural address, President Barack Obama promised to “respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations.” Six years later, as his next-to-last State of the Union approaches,...
by Shelbie Bostedt | Jan 14, 2015 | Energy, Environment, Health & Science
WASHINGTON – The EPA announced its plan for the nation’s first ever federal methane emissions regulations on Wednesday. As part of the Obama administration’s “commitment to addressing climate change,” the EPA outline proposes “common sense” strategies to thwart an...
by Shelbie Bostedt | Jan 12, 2015 | Business, Energy, Environment
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will determine whether the Natural Gas Act of 1938, allowing the federal government to regulate the natural gas industry, preempts state antitrust laws regarding retail sales of natural gas in the landmark case ONEOK, Inc. v. Learjet,...
by Shelbie Bostedt | Jan 7, 2015 | Energy, Environment
WASHINGTON — With gas prices projected to hit lows not seen since 2009, speakers at the 2015 U.S. Energy Policy Outlook emphasized the disruptive nature of low prices on the global market. “There will be much difficulty until the market settles,” said Edward...
