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Salazar to Review Bush Administration
Oil Shale Rules

“Oil shale is an important resource for the U.S.,” said the Secretary of the Interior. “We need to move forward and examine the possibility of developing oil shale as part of our national portfolio, but we need to do it in a smart way.” The Bush-driven rules changed the BLM’s oil-shale plans in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

16Feb2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Carbon Sequestration: Implications for Wyoming

While capture and underground storage of carbon dioxide may be a viable climate change mitigation option in some states including Wyoming, its potential risks require further study. A USGS talk in Cheyenne next week will tackle this critical issue.

29Jul2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued