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Wyoming Reportedly On Shortlist For $14 Billion Petroleum Refinery
Wyoming energy czar Randall Luthi told legislators he hopes Wyoming is on the shortlist of states being considered for a proposed new $14 billion petroleum refinery.
May 22, 2023
Tagged A Racist Climate Denier, Anti-Authoritarian Professor Challenges Climate-Crisis, Diversity Narratives
Dr. Matt Wielicki’s family immigrated from communist Poland when he was a kid, which instilled in him a lifelong anti-authoritarian streak. Now he challenges the climate crisis and diversity narratives, which he says are undermining freedom and meritocracy.
May 20, 2023
Anti-Oil Blue States Cash In On Fossil Fuel Industry While Wyoming Producers Beholden To Feds
A new analysis shows that the economies of California and New York, two states that are the most hostile to the oil and gas industry, are among those get the most money from it. Meanwhile, the Biden administration limits Wyoming’s fossil fuel production.
May 19, 2023
Wyoming Could Satisfy Uranium Demand For Advanced Reactors, But Will It Be Allowed To?
With uranium prices rising and the development of advanced nuclear reactors moving forward, the state’s Joint Minerals Committee on Friday discussed the potential for Wyoming uranium mines to meet that demand.
May 19, 2023
Climate Alarmists Claim They Are Being Abused On Twitter Since Elon Musk Took Over
Climate alarmists claim they are targets for abusive and hateful attacks as they try to fight “climate denial” on Twitter since Elon Musk took over the platform. Their Twitter feeds, however, suggest they dish it out pretty good themselves.
May 17, 2023
Report: Hot Summer Could Bring Blackouts As Western Power Grid Deteriorates
An annual assessment of grid reliability across the U.S. shows that two-thirds of the country are at an elevated risk for blackouts if there's a heat wave this summer.
May 17, 2023
Wyoming’s Second Utility-Scale Solar Farm On Pace To Be Online This Year
The 950-acre South Cheyenne Solar Project broke ground this spring as expected, and it’s still on task to finish by the end of the year, despite supply chain and contractor availability issues.
May 16, 2023
BLM Wants To Allow ‘Non-Use’ Of Public Land To Block Oil And Gas Development
The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a rule that would allow environmentalists to lease public land for conservation, effectively blocking it from any development, including oil and gas drilling, as well as grazing and recreation.
May 16, 2023
As U.S. Grid Grows Unreliable More People Buy Generators To Hedge Against Blackouts
More Americans are getting home generators to back up the power grid as it becomes less reliable. Survivalists say designing a reliable home electrical system is more than just buying a generator at the hardware store.
May 15, 2023
Federal Mandates Push Electric Vehicles, But Do They Really Reduce Emissions?
While electric vehicles have no tailpipe emissions, they require far more energy to produce than a gas-powered car. That means in many cases, gas-powered vehicles produce less overall.
May 13, 2023
Federal Delays Cost Wyoming More Than 6,000 Oil And Gas Wells
The federal government held up oil and gas projects involving more than 6,000 wells for so long that operators canceled them. Lengthy permitting times are also impacting renewable energy projects, which is driving bipartisan support for reform.
May 13, 2023
Micronuclear Reactors Could Be The Next Big Thing For Wyoming, And US, Industry
A company developing micronuclear reactors for industrial applications says Wyoming’s energy-friendly environment is a great place to do business.
May 11, 2023
Proposed EPA Rules Threaten Power Grid By Shutting Down Coal And Natural Gas Power Plants, Critics Say
The EPA released proposed rules Thursday that come down hard on carbon dioxide emissions from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants, which in turn threaten the stability of America’s power grid, say critics of the rules.
May 11, 2023
California Cops To Drive Teslas, But Wyoming Not Yet Ready For Full EV Law Enforcement Agencies
A California police department is leasing 20 Teslas for $2.5 million. While some Wyoming agencies are adding EVs, the Cowboy State’s not ready for full EV law enforcement.
May 10, 2023
Wyoming Not Ideal For Geothermal Power, But A Friendly Political Environment And New Technology May Help
Wyoming has a lot of potential for geothermal energy, but it’s all in Yellowstone. As technology evolves, that may change, and the industry might find the Cowboy State a haven from environmental group opposition.
May 09, 2023
Wind Farms Could Become Coyote Killing Fields As They Come To Feed On Dead Birds
A California long-range hunter and his friends would go up into the foothills above wind farms to hunt coyote. He said the turbines are “Cuisinart mixers for birds” and the targets would come to feast on all the carrion.
May 09, 2023
Despite Trillion Dollar Spending For 100% Renewable Energy, It’s Yet To Be Proven On Citywide Scale
Between 2020 and 2022, the world’s nations spent $1.215 trillion on transition to wind, solar and other renewable energy generation. With deadline goals for 100% renewables set, nobody yet has proven that’s attainable.
May 08, 2023
Wind Turbine Technician Is a High-Flying, High-Paying Job If You’ve Got The Brains, Brawn And Nerve
Entry-level wind energy technicians can expect to pull a $60,000 annual salary right after graduating from Laramie County Community College's Wind Energy Program. If you are willing to travel, you can start at $140,000 with per diem.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
Climate Disinformation Study ‘Garbage,' Critics Say, And Part Of Left Campaign To Silence Debate
A new study by Climate Action Against Disinformation warns that YouTube is profiting from videos presenting “climate disinformation,” but critics say the group is broadly defining disinformation to silence debate.
May 05, 2023
Studies Show Wind Farms Raise Temperatures, And Impact Could Become Significant As More Are Built
Multiple studies have found that wind farms raise temperatures at the ground level. While the effect is small, as more wind farms are built, it could become a significant and sustained problem.
May 05, 2023
Hageman Says BLM’s Leasing Review Process Rigged To Keep Coal In The Ground
It’s been 10 years since a new federal coal lease was approved in Wyoming, and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman says the BLM and Biden administration are rigging the process to keep it that way.
May 04, 2023
Teslas Are Now Priced Less Than Average American Car And Truck
The hottest selling electric vehicle last year was the Tesla Model Y. The base model is now priced less than the average American car and truck.
May 01, 2023
Feds Get An Earful From Americans Not On Board With Biden’s War On Gas Stoves
As the U.S. Department of Energy sifts through thousands of comments opposing proposed federal standards that could ban most gas stoves, New York becomes the first state to ban natural gas hookups in new construction.
May 01, 2023
Wyoming Seeks $1.25 Billion For Hydrogen Hub, Which Critics Say Is Inefficient, Expensive And Stupid
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon says hydrogen will be “a cornerstone of our energy future.” Critics say putting a hydrogen hub in a dry, desert region where there's already a shortage of water is a "crazy and stupid idea."
April 30, 2023