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Gov Mead releases statewide energy plan

May 13, 2013

Gov Mead releases statewide energy plan
— May 13, 2013
(Press release:) Wyoming leads the nation in energy exports to the rest of the country and takes …

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Parcels for August oil and gas lease sale up for public review

May 9, 2013

Parcels for August oil and gas lease sale up for public review
— May 9, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office has posted …

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Feds open public scoping for new oil and gas drilling in Sweetwater County

May 7, 2013

Feds open public scoping for new oil and gas drilling in Sweetwater County
— May 7, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs Field Office recently …

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Task force on energy conversion meets in May

May 1, 2013

Task force on energy conversion meets in May
— posted May 1, 2013
Members of the University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) and the Advanced Conversion …

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Feds seek public comment for proposed oil and gas lease sale

April 24, 2013

Feds seek public comment for proposed oil and gas lease sale
— April 24, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District is seeking public input …

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Wyoming steps up enforcement on energy industries

April 12, 2013

The commission, by delaying definitive action for two years, also risked human health and the environment in Wyoming. Violations of our environmental protections are serious …

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DEQ to increase compliance checks of engines at oil and gas production sites

April 11, 2013

DEQ to increase compliance checks of engines at oil and gas production sites
Beginning this spring, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Air Quality Division …

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Future of full-scale energy development in Wyoming may rely on ‘ecological currency’

April 3, 2013

Smart folks from both the industrial and conservation sides of the equation find themselves agreeing that there’s no more ground to give on degradation of …

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Bill for more fracking chemical disclosure, groundwater testing dies

January 28, 2013

Senate File 157 mandated that oil and natural gas operators conduct baseline testing of groundwater aquifers prior to drilling and fracking, a requirement aimed at …

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Last minute donation lands Wyoming Range deal

January 2, 2013

Last minute donation lands Wyoming Range deal
— By Kelsey Dayton
January 2, 2013
Efforts to raise money to buy and retire oil and gas leases in the …

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Gas flaring riles homeowners in Converse County

December 11, 2012

While many welcome the economic boon of energy development, some nearby residents are concerned about health and safety.

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Industry sees possible boom in eastern Wyo.; others worry about resource impacts

November 27, 2012

Industry sees possible boom in eastern Wyo.; others worry about resource impacts
by Scott Streater, Environment & Energy reporter
November 27, 2012
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Cold Snap Challenge: Focus on Energy

November 27, 2012

Attention Wyoming photographers: It’s time again to send us your best shots. This year, we’re looking for images of Wyoming’s booming energy industry.

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‘Cloud Fracking’ and lateral drilling awakens Powder River Basin oil

November 14, 2012

This year alone, the state has approved some 864 horizontal well permits in the Powder River Basin, spanning portions of Campbell, Johnson and Converse counties. …

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Earth’s climate is changing faster than Wyoming’s politics

November 5, 2012

It’s not “anti-industry” to understand the reality of climate change and to advocate for policies and investments that cut the carbon footprint of fossil fuels.

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Wyoming lawmakers will discuss taking ownership of federal lands

October 8, 2012

Inspired by efforts in Utah, Wyoming lawmakers are considering legislation to take control of federal lands in the Cowboy State.

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Conservation groups celebrate buyout of Wyoming Range oil and gas leases

October 5, 2012

Conservation groups celebrate buyout of Wyoming Range oil and gas leases
By Kelsey Dayton
Conservation groups and activists are celebrating today at the announcement of a deal …

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Wyoming PBS features discussion on fracking and drilling

October 4, 2012

Wyoming PBS features discussion on fracking and drilling
The Wyoming PBS program, Wyoming Chronicle, recently aired a discussion about hydraulic fracturing and other aspects of oil …

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Energy policy: Take it from Wyoming

September 5, 2012

In reality, the question we must wrestle with is how much environmental degradation are we willing to accept on our public lands and in the …

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An energy blueprint for America

Commentary by WyoFile August 22, 2012 August 22, 2012

In an op-ed, Gov. Matt Mead and Gov. Bob McDonnell roll out their plan for “a sensible, comprehensive energy policy.”