New Mexico Pushes Forward on PFAS Rules New Mexico is moving closer to enforcing its PFAS Protection Act.The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has asked the Environmental Improvement Board to approve new rules that will start in July 2026. These rules carry out House Bill 212, which bans or labels consumer products containing toxic PFAS …
Oilfield Waste Dumping Case Sparks Outrage in Wyoming A court case in Wyoming is stirring national outrage over how lightly environmental crimes are punished in the oil and gas sector. Two oilfield supervisors, Darwin Crawford and Mark Orchard of Baggs, Wyoming, were sentenced for ordering illegal dumping that federal prosecutors say permanently damaged public …
TerraPower Considers Kansas for Advanced Nuclear Power Kansas could become home to one of the most advanced nuclear power plants in the nation. TerraPower, the nuclear energy company cofounded by Microsoft founder Bill Gates, has confirmed it is exploring sites in Evergy’s service area in Kansas for one of its next-generation nuclear reactors. The announcement …
Tulsa and OKC Trail Behind in Green Rankings WalletHub, the personal finance company that likes to release all sorts of survey results nationally, is out with its latest–-a list of the Greenest and Least Greenest cities in the U.S. Based on the list, Tulsa is listed number 66 and Oklahoma City is ranked 89th greenest …
U.S. Energy Headlines Trump Approves Intelligence Sharing with UkrainePresident Donald Trump approved the use of U.S. intelligence to help Ukraine carry out missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. According to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, the move could extend to Kyiv’s request for long-range Tomahawk missiles. These weapons would target power stations, refineries, and …
U.S. Considers Using Stored Plutonium for Nuclear Power Plutonium Storage in New Mexico For nearly 25 years, the United States has stored plutonium in southeastern New Mexico. The material is housed at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), a facility that has been receiving Cold War-era plutonium since 1999. Now, its future could change dramatically. …
“The highest respect for property rights is to get out of the way of the local owners and let them decide for themselves.” John O’Connor. O’Connor Urges Local Decision-Making A new voice has entered the heated debate over renewable energy setbacks in Oklahoma. Former Attorney General John O’Connor told lawmakers this week that decisions about …
Murphy USA Layoffs and Revenue Losses El Dorado, Arkansas-based Murphy USA laid off about 100 corporate employees as part of a restructuring plan, C-Store Dive reports. The company faced setbacks in 2024, including scheduling delays that hurt both fuel and merchandise sales, leading to a $1.3 billion revenue decline. Wisconsin Approves Wind and Solar Farms …
Oklahoma Energy Secretary Jeff Starling announced his candidacy a few months ago for State Attorney General. He wants to succeed Attorney General Gentner Drummond who is making a full-force run to become Governor. Drummond, a Republican, has been an outspoken critic of green energy plans that were emphasized by the Biden administration. He …
A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans upheld an EPA ruling against Texas in a legal fight in which Texas denied its emissions significantly contributed to ozone pollution in downwind states. The fight started in 2012 when Texas submitted what is known as a State Implementation Plan with the Environmental …
