Opinion
Paul Tosto: North Dakota’s oil ascension in two charts
>> Minnesota Public Radio
North Dakota’s transformation as an oil producing state is no secret. But when you look at the historical data, it’s breathtaking how rapidly things have changed.
Matthew Stepp: Clean tech headed for stagnation
>> The Energy Collective
In the short-term, the very government support that is buoying uncompetitive clean tech deployment is set to decline drastically. But even if much of this funding continues, the nascent clean tech industry is on a potential path of stagnation.
David Roberts: Clean energy as culture war
>> Grist
Remember, unlike wonks, average folk don’t think in terms of discrete political “issues.” They think in terms of broad cultural associations and identities.
Editorial: Confronting Keystone XL again
>> New York Times
It is far from clear whether one of the new routes proposed by TransCanada would involve less potential damage in the case of a pipeline spill. And a route change does not alter other fundamental concerns.
Editorial: ‘Clean’ coal minus the coal
>> Chicago Tribune
Given the trends in natural-gas production, coal-to-gas projects look more like white elephants than ever. Making a synthetic version of a product found in growing abundance makes no economic sense.
Editorial: What the Keystone XL pipeline won’t do
>> Washington Post
The best way to insulate Americans from oil-price volatility and other drawbacks of oil use would be to use less oil. The price would still move around, but it would matter less.
David Roberts: James Inhofe’s latest plan to cripple the EPA
>> Grist
Sen. James Inhofe, champion of climate denial in the world’s most dysfunctional legislative body, has a lot of terrible ideas. But this one may be the worst ever: He wants to require Senate confirmation for all of EPA’s 10 regional administrators.
Editorial: Make fracking safer
>> New York Times
Oil and gas drilling will always be a risky business. The administration cannot let pass this opportunity to make it safer.
Stephen Lacey: Memo reveals wind ‘subversion’ campaign
>> Climate Progress
In February, a group of anti-wind activists gathered in Washington, D.C. Their goal: establish a coordinated, nation-wide program of “wind warriors” who could be dispatched to fight the industry anywhere, anytime.
Editorial: Drill everywhere? Not so fast, legislators
>> Detroit Free Press
You think residents of high-end lakeside homes in Oakland County got a shock when they learned drilling rights in their neighborhood were going on the auction block? Well, stay tuned: It’s a shock that could arise almost anywhere in Michigan if a group of state lawmakers has its way.
