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China Doubles Down On Coal, Europe Returning To Coal, While The U.S. Kills Coal
China has 1,109 gigawatts of coal-fired capacity and is rapidly building more. The U.S. has 196 gigawatts of coal capacity in its entire fleet and the Biden Administration is trying to get rid of all of it.
November 29, 2022
Wyoming Oil Producers Angry That Biden OKs Oil From Venezuela While Restricting U.S. Production
Wyoming oil producer Diemer True says it's absolute "madness" that President Biden eased sanctions against socialist Venezuela while continuing restrictions against U.S. oil production.
November 28, 2022
Biden’s Goal To Eliminate Oil Industry Jeopardizes Nearly $2 Billion For National Parks
Biden campaigned on a promise that he was going to eliminate the oil industry, and since taking office he has taken more than 100 steps to make good on that promise.
November 26, 2022
Rail Strike Would Destroy Wyoming’s Coal Industry But It’s Not Going To Happen
While a prolonged railroad worker strike would decimate many industries, including Wyomings coal mines, its unlikely Congress would allow that to happen.
November 25, 2022
Could Battery Farms Solve A Major US Wind Energy Problem?
Wyoming utility companies are adding battery storage to the electricity grid to address the intermittency of wind and solar. But even the most advanced battery farms have limited capacity and are hugely expensive.
November 23, 2022
Why California’s Ban On Diesel Trucks Could Impact Wyoming
California first banned gas-powered cars. Now its targeting diesel-powered semitrucks. And the charging stations needed for the electric trucks that would replace diesel trucks will require about the same amount of power as a small town.
November 23, 2022
Huge Demand For Renewables Could Fuel Wyoming Rare Earth Project
Meeting wind and solar energy mandates will require exponential increases in mining, and Wyoming has high-grade deposits of rare earth minerals that will meet the demand, according to the project manager.
November 22, 2022
Energy Group Says California Policies Are Responsible For Skyrocketing Prices
An energy advocacy group said the decision to allow California to set its own emissions standards -- something that former President Trump revoked but Biden reinstated --- is the reason for huge increases in new car prices and energy costs.
November 21, 2022
Barrasso Predicts More Of Same From Biden Administration On Energy Policy
President Joe Biden campaigned that he was going to end oil and, from his first day in office, went about trying to make good on that promise.
November 18, 2022
Diesel Costs, Shortage A Scary ‘Perfect Storm’ For Wyoming, US Trucking Industry
The Energy Information Administration reports that if diesel prices get much higher, it could trigger serious economic consequences for the country. Wyoming trucking companies continue to haul, but its getting expensive.
November 18, 2022
Noting Similarities To Wyoming, Kenyan Farmer Blasts “Elitist” Hypocrisy On Fossil Fuels
Jusper Machogu, a Kenyan farmer, said hes tired of the hypocrisy of wealthy Western countries lecturing Africa about fighting climate change. He says the only way for Africa to rise out of poverty is the same way Western nations did it with fossil fuels.
November 17, 2022
Study: Because Of Transition To Wind And Solar, Wyoming Could Begin To See Blackouts
A recent study said the elimination of coal- and natural gas-fired electrical generation has removed 18 gigawatts of power from the Western grid and another 26 gigawatts will be gone by 2032. Add in the expected increase demand and blackouts will likely occur in the next decade.
November 16, 2022
Wyoming’s Remaining 1,500 “Orphan Wells” Slated To Be Capped Soon
Tom Kropatsch, supervisor for the Wyoming Oil and Gas Commission said there was a study on about 10 coal-bed orphan wells and the emissions those wells gave off was less than the emissions of a single cow.
November 16, 2022
Judge Rejects Teenagers’ Claim That Their Rights Are Being Violated Because Of Fossil Fuels
A judge in the Third District Court of Utah has dismissed a lawsuit by a group of children who claim the state of Utah is violating their rights by allowing fossil fuel production. A similar group tried that in Wyoming earlier and got the same result.
November 16, 2022
Environmental Activist Groups Move To Block Wyoming Oil And Gas Leases Yet Again
The Biden administration has leased fewer federal acres for oil and natural gas development than any president since World War II, but environmental groups are hoping to stop the practice entirely.
November 15, 2022
Because State Energy Office Can’t Fill Position, Wyoming Could Lose Out On Millions Of Dollars
Because the state energy office hasn't been able to fill a key position, federal funding for programs that benefit small business, local government, schools, and ag producers will be lost.
November 12, 2022
Wyoming Hydrogen Production Hub Planned Near Douglas
A Colorado company is teaming up with a German wind turbine manufacturer to create a hydrogen production hub near Douglas.
November 11, 2022
Wyoming’s First Wind Turbines Were Novelties, Then Sold For Scrap
On Sept. 4, 1982, about 500 residents, including Sen. Malcolm Wallop and Gov Ed Herschler, gathered in Medicine Bow as state officials dedicated Wyoming's first wind power turbines at an event dubbed Wind Turbine Day.
November 10, 2022
Plastics Industry Expert Refutes Greenpeace Recycling Report As Garbage
A report on recycling plastics by Greenpeace concludes that its a myth and plastics should be eliminated. An industry expert says thats lazy thinking.
November 10, 2022
Officials Say EPA Regs Raise Costs At Wyoming Gas Pumps
Every time drivers fill up at the pump in Wyoming, they could pay as much 20 cents per gallon for something called the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the EPA wont allow exemptions that would reduce that cost.
November 09, 2022
Why Turbines Don’t Get Blown Down In Wyoming’s Insane Winds
Theres a good reason winds that make it dangerous to travel across Wyoming dont break and batter turbines its science.
November 09, 2022
PacifiCorp Denies Groundwater Contamination At Wyoming Coal Plants
PacifiCorp says that a study released by two environmental groups alleging groundwater contamination at two Wyoming coal plants is misleading and inaccurate.
November 09, 2022
Wyoming Oil Industry Blasts Biden As He Promises To End Drilling
The Wyoming Petroleum Association blasted President Biden for his comments on Sunday to end federal drilling. The White House said his direct quotes were "twisted" and he wasn't vowing to destroy America's coal industry.
November 07, 2022
Wyoming Mining Industry Prepares For Potential Rail Strike
Wyoming coal and trona mines will be deeply impacted by a rail strike in two weeks, which is a strong possibility. If that happens, layoffs are likely.
November 04, 2022