Ohio gets most of the attention, but any state where drilling happens could be affected by new state energy policies. Unitization orders in the Buckeye State are creating a higher hurdle for those trying to block drilling or negotiate concessions – issues that could be headed for Oklahoma in the future. Continue reading… …
May 15, 2024 archive
Inflation Slows To 3.4% In April
It may not feel like it, but grocery prices are falling. The biggest reductions come in what you pay for basics like eggs and milk. So-called “core” inflation – which doesn’t consider volatile food and energy prices – reached 3.6% and that’s the lowest reading in three years. Continue reading
“Circular Economy” Could Be Answer To Dealing With Growing Pile Of Waste
Oklahomans join the rest of the country in creating a big pile of junk every day. Four-and-a-half pounds is double the trash we generated 40 years ago. That’s because many products we consume are designed to wear out soon after purchase. The call is growing for us to pursue a “circular economy.” Think recycling. Continue …
Energy briefs
** A barge hit a bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, resulting in an oil spill. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office told a local news outlet that a giant part of the bridge fell off after the incident occurred. exas A&M University at Galveston said that the Pelican Island Bridge is currently “closed to all traffic …
More Tesla layoffs
The layoffs are growing at Tesla. The company revealed this week it intends to lay off 601 employees in California. Tesla filed a notice to state government. It’s the latest after CEO Elon Musk indicated last month his company would lay off more than 10% of its global workforce. Last year, the company employment …
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