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Oil and gas land sale nets $79M amid New Mexico climate concerns

A contentious auction of public land to the oil and gas industry brought in about $78.8 million to the federal government this week, amid outcry from New Mexico environmental groups calling for a halt on using the lands for fossil fuel drilling.

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Group calls on New Mexico to crack down on oil and gas air pollution

Amid fears of worsening air quality in New Mexico’s oil and gas regions, an environmental group called on the State of New Mexico to enforce regulations targeting emissions from extraction.

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Cornell Robertson: How can soybeans be used to fuel vehicles?

Organizations that adopt the use of biodiesel will have a positive impact on both their bottom line and the environment. They’ll reduce fuel and maintenance costs while, at the same time, improve air quality and increase our country’s energy independence.

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EPA rejects permit for offshore oil export project

The Environmental Protection Agency turned down a permit for an offshore oil export terminal project near Corpus Christi because it would have allowed a significant amount of air pollution.

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New Mexico needs more funding for oil and gas rules, officials say

Lawmakers in New Mexico were asked to provide more resources to oil and gas regulators during the upcoming legislative session, after the state recently enacted multiple new requirements intended to curb air pollution from fossil fuel operations.

As Europe eyes Africa’s gas reserves, environmentalists sound the alarm
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As Europe eyes Africa’s gas reserves, environmentalists sound the alarm

It was a victory for African climate campaigners and their allies in Europe and the United States: a group of powerful countries and institutions including the U.S., Canada and the European Investment Bank announced at last year’s COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, that they would end decades of support for oil and gas projects […]
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Fossil fuel drilling plans undermine climate pledges, U.N. report warns
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Fossil fuel drilling plans undermine climate pledges, U.N. report warns

Countries are planning to produce more than twice as much oil, gas and coal through 2030 as would be needed if governments want to limit global warming to Paris Agreement goals.
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Norway faces backlash over plans to mine the Arctic seafloor

Norway faces backlash over plans to mine the Arctic seafloor