by Chris Kirk | Jan 10, 2012 | Business, Environment
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Tuesday it is taking a diverse approach to energy development in Alaska where it is pushing for natural gas drilling, offshore oil drilling and alternative energy. Several cabinet agencies are cooperating with energy...
by Chris Kirk | Jan 9, 2012 | Environment
Washington — Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar placed a 20-year ban Monday on new uranium mining claims around the Grand Canyon. “We have been entrusted to care for and protect our precious environmental and cultural resources, and we have chosen a...