Energy & Fuel

Regulators Let Oil Companies Gulp California's Dwindling High-Quality Water

"California’s oil industry uses hundreds of millions of gallons of freshwater a year in a state with none to spare. Most of that water is used in Kern County, where communities have long lacked affordable, safe drinking water."

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/19/2022

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Fiona Causes Territory-Wide Blackout, Flooding

"A fragile power grid in Puerto Rico in the path of Hurricane Fiona has created an island-wide crisis, as the territory's electrical system went completely out of service due to Fiona, Governor Pedro Pierluisi announced."

Source: AccuWeather, 09/19/2022

New Docs Show Oil Companies Slow-Rolling, Overselling Climate Initiatives

"Congressional Democrats presented fresh evidence Thursday which they say proves that oil companies are continuing to mislead the public on climate change and undercut global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/16/2022

"States Balk at Permitting Plan’s ‘National Interest’ Power Lines"

"The Biden administration’s efforts to speed permitting of some electric transmission lines by declaring “national interest” corridors—and unlocking $2 billion in the new climate law—face opposition from state utility officials who want to retain authority to make final decisions."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 09/16/2022

"U.S. House Democrats Probe PR Firms' Work For Oil, Gas Companies"

"Public relations firms go beyond their traditional task of marketing to help their oil and gas clients fight off climate policies and mislead the public about climate change, U.S. congressional Democrats said at a hearing on Wednesday."

Source: Reuters, 09/15/2022

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