** A draft study led by Columbia University climate scientist James Hansen suggests that the recent rise in temperatures doesn’t come from greenhouse gases at all, but from the reduction in sulfate aerosols since the early-2000s. ** In the final hours of their spring session last week, lawmakers approved a controversial measure that would give existing power …
BLM spending millions to restore western federal lands
The Biden administration’s latest big green spending project is $161 million to restore ecosystems on federal lands in 11 Western states including New Mexico and Colorado. Twenty-one sites, described as restoration landscapes, were chosen by the Bureau of Land Management, headed by Director Tracy Stone-Manning. “We worked hard to identify areas where restoration investments …
Exxon Mobil and Chevron shareholders reject “green” energy efforts
Shareholders of Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp said a resounding “no” this week to calls for more climate-related plans. In other words, they resisted pressure from some investor groups that wanted the giant energy firms to follow the same “green” path taken by some energy companies in Europe. Reuters reported in some cases, …
Water Resources Center promotes new monthly water seminar series
The Oklahoma Water Resources Center is planning a NEW monthly water seminar series called “Water You Talking About?” These monthly water seminars will take place on the third Thursday of every month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Each month we will feature a new researcher or water professional to share their research, discuss …
OGE asks for rate increase to replace power generation units at Horseshoe Lake power plant
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E)Wednesday asked for approval from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) of its plans to replace two aging power generation units at the Horseshoe Lake Power Plant in eastern Oklahoma County with more efficient units that will deliver increased reliability, improved efficiency and operational flexibility, and lower emission rates, all …
Another day of losses for crude oil and Oklahoma energy stocks
Another day and another drop in crude oil prices and Oklahoma energy stocks. Crude oil dropped around 2% for a second day this week, thanks to a stronger U.S. dollar and weak information from top oil importer China. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 2% or $1.37 a barrel to close at $68.09 on the …
Macquarie Energy disputes some of Kansas Attorney General’s price manipulation claims
The natural gas company sued by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and accused of price manipulation during the 2021 Winter Storm Uri takes issue with some of his claims. As reported this week by OK Energy Today, the lawsuit by the state of Kansas against Macquarie described the Houston company as being a wholly …
Canoo’s future in doubt as it grows short of cash
The financial challenges for EV manufacturer Canoo are growing serious enough that Oklahoma officials are in talks with company leaders about whether they will survive and take advantage of $7.5 million in state incentives. It raises the specter that Canoo is closer and closer to crashing and burning with its EV efforts. A report …
Lucas and House Committee probe East Palestine, Ohio train derailment
This year’s disastrous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio has the attention of Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas and others on the House committee he chairs. They want to learn more about rail safety and improvements researched by the government. The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee recently sent a letter to the Department of Transportation …
Weather data to be focus of US House hearing
The availability of weather data and how it is understood by the public. It will be the focus of an approaching U.S. House Committee hearing and one of those who will testify is Gary McManus, State Climatologist with the Oklahoma Climate Survey. He and others will go before the House Science, Space, and Technology …
