A recent national study of air pollution in the U.S. found that counties in New Mexico’s Permian Basin have some of the worst air in the state. Click here for Carlsbad Current-Argus
April 25, 2022 archive
Economist says Biden’s energy policies aren’t diversified
A former Oklahoman who is now an economist at Kansas State University argues the best approach for the nation’s energy policies is to be diversified—not the approach that is taken by President Biden and his administration. The arguments were made over the weekend by Dennis Weisman, a professor emeritus of economics who wrote his …
Carbon capture pipelines proposed in Iowa
At least three multibillion-dollar pipelines are planned across Iowa, all with the intent of moving carbon dioxide to be stored underground. As The Des Moines Register reported, all are controversial and met with opposition. Click here for Des Moines Register
Headlines of other energy stories
** Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) on Sunday pushed for more oil drilling in the U.S., saying the nation needs to be “energy independent” as gas prices rise. Cuellar, a moderate Democrat facing a May 24 runoff primary challenge in his Texas district, also said President Biden’s administration is “not helping Democrats.” ** Union Pacific (UNP) reported better than expected …
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