Alaskan lawmakers, a former interior secretary, and environmental activists are reacting by turns with condemnation and praise for a federal judge’s decision to vacate approval for ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project in the National Petroleum Reserve of Alaska (NPR-A). Judge Sharon Gleason’s Aug. 18 ruling on the Project, which was expected to produce over 100,000 barrels of…
Federal Judge Blocks Willow Oil Project in Alaska
Ruling against ConocoPhillips, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and other federal agencies, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska has vacated approval for ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project in the National Petroleum Reserve of Alaska (NPR-A), citing insufficient calculations of greenhouse gas emissions and inadequately specific mitigation measures for polar…
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Another setback for American oil. An Obama-appointed judge reverses approval for oil extraction in Alaska. Fidelity says Americans’ retirement savings are at record high levels, thanks to stock market highs and some people setting aside more money. Demand for industrial commodities like copper is falling. What does that tell us about the economic recovery?
Federal Judge Revokes Permits for Major Alaska Oil Project
A federal judge on Wednesday said the U.S. government failed to properly conduct environmental reviews for a major oil project in Alaska and voided permits issued for the drilling. Work on the Willow oil project, which could produce up to 160,000 barrels of oil per day if carried out, is halted because of the judge’s…
More Than 700 Killed, Thousands Injured After 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti
Update on Sunday Aug. 15: The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti soared on Sunday. Saturday’s earthquake left at least 724 dead and 2,800 injured, with thousands more displaced from their destroyed or damaged homes. Survivors in some areas were forced to shelter in streets or soccer fields with the few belongings…
More Than 1,200 Killed, Thousands Injured After 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti
Update on Sunday Aug. 15: The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti soared to at least 1,297 Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching tropical storm. Saturday’s earthquake also left at least 2,800 people injured in the Caribbean nation, with thousands more displaced…
At Least 1,200 Killed, Thousands Injured After 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti
Update on Sunday Aug. 15: The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti soared to at least 1,297 Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching tropical storm. Saturday’s earthquake also left at least 2,800 people injured in the Caribbean nation, with thousands more displaced…
7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti, More Than 700 Dead
Update on Sunday Aug. 15: The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti soared on Sunday. Saturday’s earthquake left at least 724 dead and 2,800 injured, with thousands more displaced from their destroyed or damaged homes. Survivors in some areas were forced to shelter in streets or soccer fields with the few belongings…
6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Alaska, No Tsunami Warning Issued
PERRYVILLE, Alaska—A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaska Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. It was located at a depth of about 21 miles (33 kilometers). Despite the size of the quake, no tsunami warnings were issued. The closest place to the epicenter was Perryville, home to a little…
7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti, Hundreds Dead
At least 304 people have died after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday. Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he was rushing aid to affected areas, where some towns were destroyed and hospitals were overwhelmed with wounded people. “Red alert for shaking-related fatalities. High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread,” according…
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