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Jan 26 2024
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Biden Freezes Projects Exporting Natural Gas, 70,000 Prospective Jobs Could Vanish
On Friday, the White House announced they would implement a temporary pause on pending decisions on exports of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to non-FTA countries until the Department of Energy could update the underlying analyses for authorizations. Projects involving billions of dollars will be disrupted; critics contend that President Biden’s actions will hurt Europe’s capacity to power its
The Daily WireJan 26 2024
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Biden delays consideration of new natural gas export terminals. Democrat cites risk to climate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is delaying consideration of new natural gas export terminals in the United States, even as gas shipments to Europe and Asia have soared in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The election-year decision by President Joe Biden aligns with environmentalists who fear the huge increase in exports, in the form of liquefied natural gas or LNG, is
Associated PressApr 17 2024
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Biodiversity Is Nature’s ‘Magic’ That Improves Peoples’ Mental Health
Time spent in natural spaces with more biodiversity is associated with greater improvements in mental well-being than time spent in spaces with less natural diversity A newly published study finds that spending time in natural spaces that have more biodiversity is associated with greater improvements in our mental well-being than spending time in spaces with less natural diversity. I’ve shared
ForbesDec 13 2023
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Kansas AG Kris Kobach refiles natural gas price gouging lawsuit
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach on Wednesday announced a renewed effort to recover funds he says were taken from Kansans during the winter storm of February 2021. Low temperatures in Kansas dipped below freezing for several days with high temperatures in the single-digits and teens for nearly two weeks. Kobach’s office announced that he’s refiling a $50 million
KWCHDec 13 2023
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Southcentral Alaska mayors form coalition to address looming natural gas shortfall
Eleven Southcentral Alaska mayors announced Tuesday they’ve formed a coalition aimed at addressing residents’ needs for heating and powering homes in the region, amid warnings from utilities of a looming natural gas shortfall. Hilcorp, the main producer of natural gas in Cook Inlet, has told the utilities that it might not be able to fulfill demand once its existing supply contracts wrap up
Alaska Public MediaApr 22 2024
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Gas leak not thought to be cause of Essex home explosion
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Gas and Electric said a gas leak does not appear to have caused the explosion of a home Saturday night in Essex. The home was on fire before the explosion, which happened around 11 p.m. on Crafton Road near Avenal Road. One man was hospitalized for burn injuries. A neighbor, named Michael, said he smelled natural gas earlier Saturday night and called it in to the gas
CBS News (Online)Jan 02 2024
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Natural gas smell reported in northern, western suburbs believed to be coming from Iowa
Natural gas smell reported in northern, western suburbs believed to be coming from Iowa A natural gas smell reported in Illinois' McHenry, Boone, DeKalb, Ogle and Lake counties is believed to be from Cedar County, Iowa. A natural gas smell reported in Illinois' McHenry, Boone, DeKalb, Ogle and Lake counties is believed to be from Cedar County, Iowa. A natural gas smell reported in Illinois'
ABC 7 ChicagoJun 16 2023
Opinion
Natural gas bans aren't about your health
Don’t be fooled into thinking the natural gas ban is good policy. And don’t be fooled by the politicians who declare a natural gas ban to be a conspiracy theory. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) has claimed, "I’m not hearing about this issue back home. No one wants to ban gas stoves. Neither does the Biden administration ." Similarly, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called the idea
Dr. Ben CarsonApr 14 2024
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Hilton Focuses On Nature With Beehives, Gardens, Fruits And Flowers
As hotels continue to search for ways to be more eco-friendly and protect the planet, Hilton is incorporating nature into everything from landscaping to food and beverage to wellness. Some of their resorts have created their own gardens, growing herbs, fruits and vegetables that are then used in their restaurants and spas. Others are hosting bees which aid in pollination and provide honey.
ForbesApr 14 2024
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Sweden’s New Volvo Museum Is Inspired By Scandinavian Nature
Few brands embody Scandinavian industrial design as distinctly as Volvo. Known for its focus on safety and reliability, Volvo has long been one of the world’s most prominent brands synonymous with the principles of Nordic design. To celebrate the brand’s long history and its deep connection with Scandinavian values and aesthetics, Volvo has unveiled a new experience center in Gothenburg,
Forbes