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U.S. Coal Groups Say Blackouts In Europe & Energy Shortfalls In U.S. Prove Need For Coal
U.S. coal groups are banding together to push back against further shutdowns of coal-fired power plants. They say the blackouts in Europe and severe energy problems in some parts of the U.S. prove that coal is essential.
December 30, 2022
Sheridan Legislator Says Recycling Is Waste Of Time; Most Ends Up In Landfills Or Illegally Burned
State Rep. Cy Western says he doesnt bother recycling, except for aluminum. He said "greenies" do it because they want to feel good about themselves but they don't investigate whether it's truly beneficial -- which it isn't, he said.
December 29, 2022
Postal Service Allocating $10 Billion To Buy 66,000 Electric Vehicles By 2028
The U.S. Postal Service has announced a huge initiative to turn over its fleet to almost all electric by 2028. While that could work in more urban areas, how that could possibly work in Wyoming rural areas is a puzzle.
December 29, 2022
Electrical Co-Op Says Parts Of Wyoming Came Close To Blackouts During Last Week’s Storm
Some areas of Wyoming nearly faced blackouts during the Arctic storm last week, but the electrical cooperative turned to its fossil fuel and hydroelectric resources to keep the power on.
December 28, 2022
Nearly 350,000 Acres In Wyoming Included In Proposed 2023 Oil And Gas Lease Sales
As the federal government accelerates green energy buildout, regulations also require more public oil and gas lease sales. The BLM is proposing a second quarterly lease sale for 2023 on 115 parcels in Wyoming.
December 22, 2022
Record Cold Not Only Threat To Wyoming Power Grid; Solar Storms Can Wreak Havoc Too
Solar flares are unpredictable, but can pose serious threats to the worlds satellites and electrical systems. Its happened before, and even once threatened to spark nuclear war.
December 21, 2022
Rocky Mountain Propane Assoc. Says “Corporate Greed” Behind High Prices & Delivery Problems
The Rocky Mountain Propane Assoc. said corporate greed is behind propane delivery problems in Wyoming, but Williams Co. says it's still honoring propane contracts.
December 20, 2022
“We’re Number One!” — Study Ranks Wyoming No. 1 In Energy Inefficiency
The American Council for Energy-Efficiency Economy released its annual ranking of states policy commitments to energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions. Wyoming was ranked highest in energy inefficiency, with a total of two points out of 50.
December 20, 2022
Propane Shortages Threaten As Wyoming Drivers Look Farther For Fuel
Propane shortages in Wyoming are causing distributors to have to drive much farther to get propane supplies, which threatens residents with possible shortages of the heating fuel as well as higher heating costs.
December 20, 2022
Price Of Ford F-150 Electric Trucks Skyrocket; Spike $15,000 In One Year
Despite the price of Ford F-150 Lightning trucks increasing by $15,000 over one year, they're sold out. Wyoming dealers say there's been inquiries about the truck but no sales. The truck has a range of 240 miles and can be recharged in 8-10 hours.
December 19, 2022
Will Environmentalism Stand In The Way of the Energy Transitions Environmentalists Want?
The goal of reducing CO2 emissions by transitioning to an electrical grid powered by wind and solar, and replacing gas-powered cars with electric vehicles, is going to require an enormous environmental impact of its own. Will environmentalists try to stop that too?
December 18, 2022
Biden Announces $8 Billion Will Go To South Africa To Shut Down Coal Plants
At the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit last week, Biden announced $8 billion in funding will go to South Africa to replace coal plants with renewable energy sources.
December 18, 2022
How Russia Caused The Delay Of The Nuclear Power Plant in Wyoming
TerraPower announced this week it would be delaying its advanced nuclear reactor demonstration project in Kemmerer due to the lack of fuel for the project. The only source for the fuel is a Russian company.
December 16, 2022
Shipments of Cat Litter, Wind Blades, and Fuel Hit The Rails At Logistics Hub in Cheyenne
A diverse ecosystem of Wyoming industries, including petroleum distillates, wind tower parts, and cat litter come together at a rail hub south of Cheyenne to ship out across the country.
December 15, 2022
Where Do Electric Vehicle Batteries Go To Die?
Over the next 20 years, millions of batteries in electric cars are going to come to the end of their useful life. Each of then weighs about 1,000 pounds. What's going to happen to this mountain of e-waste?
December 15, 2022
Energy Expert: Report That Renewables Are Going To Overtake World Is Improbable
A new report from the International Energy Agency predicts that wind and solar will increase as much in the next five years as they had in the past 20. Theres a few reasons to be skeptical of the forecast.
December 15, 2022
Wyoming Lands High-Tech Holographic System To Test Concepts Before Implementation
With zSpace, entrepreneurs can run simulations of their prototypes, refining them in three dimensions before sending a finished design to a 3D printer.
Renée JeanDecember 15, 2022
U.S. House Investigation Of Big Oil Produces ‘Nothingburger’ Report
Despite promises that a year-long congressional investigation into oil companies spreading climate disinformation," the report was released without any press conference and without any bombshell revelations.
December 15, 2022
Wyo Chemist Says Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Important, But Not Ready For Prime Time
The world of energy is buzzing with news that a laboratory managed to create a fusion reaction that produced more energy than it took to start the reaction. As exciting as the news is, theres a long way to go before we have fusion power plants.
December 14, 2022
More States Ban TikTok, Congress Seeks To Outlaw Company; Wyoming Still Evaluating
While Utah and Alabama announced they were the latest states to ban the use of TikTok on state devices, members of Congress introduced legislation to outlaw the app. Wyoming is still evaluating the video sharing program.
Jimmy OrrDecember 13, 2022
Gordon: Wyoming Needs Millions To Address Evolving Cyberattack Threat
A cybersecurity threats grow more common and sophisticated, Gov. Mark Gordon wants more than $7 million to beef up its cyber defenses, including a dedicated law enforcement officer in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonDecember 13, 2022
Car Expert And EV Fan Skeptical Of Proposed Electric Vehicle Technologies
Electric vehicle manufacturers are floating ideas to improve the range of EVs. Aaron Turpen, an automotive writer and supporter of electric vehicles, said hes not too sure these will become major breakthroughs in the EV world because of the cost.
December 13, 2022
Biden Gives $200 Million To Chinese Company For Green Energy Batteries
A lithium battery company received $200 million in grant funding from the Department of Energy as part of an effort to develop more domestic sources of green energy manufacturing. The company operates primarily in China.
December 13, 2022
Keep Burning Fossil Fuels, Says Wyoming Climate Change Skeptic
Cheyenne author, geologist, computer scientist, and environmentalist Tony Heller is a contrarian in national climate circles. He believes that carbon dioxide is not producing any meaningful warming and since CO2 is not a problem, he says we should just keep using fossil fuels.
December 09, 2022