- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 14, 2021
U.S. LNG Should Be Part of Kerry’s Climate Conversations with China
Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry is travelling to China this week to double down efforts on reducing national emissions ahead of November’s Conference of the Parts (COP26) meeting, as well as the upcoming Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by President Biden next week.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 13, 2021
Report: U.S.-Canada Petroleum Trade Doubles in Recent Decade, Becomes a Driving Force in Central, Midwestern Economies
The petroleum trade between the United States and Canada doubled from 2010 to 2019 – a surge that was powered by unprecedented domestic crude oil production, which directly supported the economies of several Central and Midwestern states, according to a new report from a top U.S.-based- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 9, 2021
Biden Administration Opposes Juliana Case In Another Setback for Climate Litigation
Supporters of the climate litigation campaign were dealt a second setback in as many weeks after the Biden Administration came out in opposition to the plaintiffs in the Juliana v.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 6, 2021
Natural Gas Workers Among Top Wage Earners In Energy Industry
Workers in the natural gas sector are among the highest wage earners in the U.S. energy industry, with oil workers not far behind, but some other energy sectors are lagging, according to a new report from several leading energy think tanks, research, and advocacy groups.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 31, 2021
Blocking the Keystone XL Pipeline Means Relying on Russian Oil
Three months after President Biden signed an executive order revoking construction permits for Keystone XL pipeline, more consequences of his decision are becoming clear.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 24, 2021
The Three Issues That Likely Won’t Get Fair Discussion During DOI’s Leasing Forum
The Dept. of the Interior will hold a virtual forum on Thursday to hear public testimony on the oil and natural gas leasing moratorium on federal lands the Biden administration implemented shortly after taking office.The ‘Frack Pack’ Is Stuck In the Past
The ‘Frack Pack’ is back with another rendition of its failed hydraulic fracturing legislative package. House Democratic Reps. Diana DeGette (Colo.),- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 17, 2021
West Coast Attorneys General Trying Again on Climate Litigaton?
The attorneys general for Washington State and Oregon will join forces with the Center for Climate Integrity (CCI) tomorrow in what could be a step toward a climate lawsuit in the Pacific Northwest that’s been considered for years before but has ultimately never come to pass.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 16, 2021
Court Urged to Throw Out Massachusetts AG’s Lawsuit and “Absurd” Claims
On Friday, a Massachusetts court heard arguments on why it should dismiss the state attorney general’s climate lawsuit against a major energy company.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 11, 2021
Democratic Opposition Builds Against Biden’s Federal Oil, Natural Gas Orders
A growing number of top Democratic policymakers from around the country are voicing opposition to the Biden administration’s orders to place an indefinite moratorium on new permitting and leasing for oil and natural gas development on federal lands.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 11, 2021
Biden Administration Shows Openness to Continued U.S. LNG Exports
As the Biden administration continues to develop their energy policy priorities, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm gave some insight recently into the potential future of U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 9, 2021
Upcoming Hearing Puts Spotlight On Massachusetts Attorney General’s Politically Motivated Climate Lawsuit
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s climate lawsuit faces yet another challenge since her investigation began more than four years ago, with a March 12 hearing putting the spotlight on the attorney general’s politically motivated case and extensive coordination with activist groups.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 7, 2021
Policymakers, Executives at CERAWeek Agree: Natural Gas Remains Critical to Energy Transition
The consensus from CERAWeek is out: natural gas is a key component of the world’s energy transition. Throughout CERAWeek, which took place the first week of March and brings together political leaders, executives, and energy’s most prominent thought leaders, one topic remained top of mind: the energy transition.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 2, 2021
IEA: Natural Gas is “Fastest-Growing” Fossil Fuel in India
India’s natural gas demand will more than double by 2030 as the fuel source replaces higher emitting resources, particularly in the industrial sector, according to the latest long-term special report by the International Energy Agency.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 2, 2021
Report On Shift To Renewables Jobs Leaves Out Key Details
A new Brookings Institution report makes the case that fossil fuel industry workers in areas of the country where such jobs are plentiful could easily transition to the renewables sector, but the analysis leaves out key details that would have major implications for workers.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 25, 2021
Biden Administration Breaks Campaign Promise, Lets Fracking Ban Proceed Unopposed
President Biden has promised on numerous occasions that he will not ban fracking, yet in a first test today the Biden administration refused to uphold this commitment, offering its support of a fracking ban: “The federal government is abstaining from today’s vote.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 24, 2021
Day 2: Rep. Haaland Goes Further, Says Federal Lands Moratorium Is Not A “Permanent Thing”
During the second day of her confirmation hearing to serve as Interior Secretary, Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) definitively said that the Biden administration’s “pause” on oil and natural gas permitting and leasing on federal lands won’t become a permanent policy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 23, 2021
Rep. Haaland: Federal Lands Orders Are “Not A Permanent Ban”
The Biden administration’s orders on oil and natural gas leasing and permitting on federal lands are not permanent bans, according to Rep.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 23, 2021
Annapolis Leaders Admit Activist Group Convinced City to File Climate Lawsuit
On Tuesday, the City of Annapolis, Maryland announced it filed a public nuisance climate change lawsuit against major energy producers and one trade association, with city officials acknowledging they began pursuing the case after being approached by a well-known “Keep It In The Ground” activist group funded by the Rockefellers.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 23, 2021
Natural Gas: America’s Fuel of Choice
A lot of Americans prefer gas appliances, and for good reason: Natural gas is reliable, affordable, and for those that love to cook, it outperforms when creating their favorite dishes.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 19, 2021
Rep. Haaland’s Interior Secretary Confirmation Hearing: 6 Key Questions
The upcoming confirmation hearing for Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) to serve as Interior Secretary will put the spotlight on the Biden Administration’s bans on oil and natural gas leasing and permitting on federal lands.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 18, 2021
U.S. LNG Exports Are Part of the Solution To Cleaner Air Across the Globe
The shift to natural gas over the past decade has helped make the United States the global leader in emissions reductions, and U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 18, 2021
Cancelled Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale A Harbinger of Far-Reaching Impacts of Biden Leasing Ban
Under the executive order signed by President Joe Biden in January, a planned lease sale of approximately 78.2 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico has been postponed – a move that will have significant negative impacts on the economies and employment of states in the Gulf Coast region and puts environmental efforts across the country in jeopardy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 17, 2021
Energy Companies Ask SCOTUS to Take Up Oakland, San Francisco’s Climate Cases
Similar to petitions filed by energy producers in climate change lawsuits brought by Boulder, San Mateo County, Baltimore and Rhode Island, the companies are asking the U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 17, 2021
Minnesota Attorney General Praises Transparency While Ignoring It Himself
In a recent Minneapolis Star Tribune op-ed, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison swears that his office has been completely transparent about the climate lawsuit it filed against energy companies and trade associations in June 2020.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 16, 2021
Experts: Stopping Oil & Natural Gas Development on Federal Lands, Waters Will Hurt The Environment
When the Biden Administration announced a ban on permitting and leasing for oil and natural gas development on federal lands, it argued the policy was needed to protect the environment and address climate change.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 16, 2021
Energy Consumers Are Divided Over Natural Gas in the Kitchen
Natural gas has long been a critical component of our energy mix, and U.S. consumers recognize the value of an environmentally friendly resource that is both reliable and affordable.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 10, 2021
Is There No Commitment To A “Just Transition”?
The early moves from the Biden Administration raise serious questions about the commitment to the so-called “just transition” for energy workers.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 28, 2021
Federal Leasing Ban Will Impact Energy Security
On Wednesday, President Biden issued a ban on new oil and natural gas leases on federal lands and waters, the impacts of which will be felt in communities across the country.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 28, 2021
Looking Ahead at Biden’s Pipeline Agenda
President Joe Biden’s decision to kill the Keystone XL pipeline has many wondering about other oil and gas infrastructure projects and for good reason.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 27, 2021
Bipartisan Criticism Mounts Against Biden Oil and Gas Leasing Ban
Shocking to no one, the Biden administration’s recently announced moratorium on oil and natural gas leasing on federal lands is being met with significant bipartisan criticism.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 26, 2021
State Chambers: Federal Permit & Leasing Bans Will Hurt Small Businesses
It’s well-documented that a ban on federal oil and natural gas permitting and leasing will have significant impacts across the country.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 22, 2021
Biden Admin Acknowledges Suspending New Federal Permits Is Only the Beginning Despite Potentially Significant Consequences
Only a day after taking office, the new Biden administration announced a temporary suspension of new drilling permits on federal land and foreshadowed further efforts to place a moratorium on leasing.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 15, 2021
New AGF Study Shows Natural Gas’s Contribution to U.S. Energy Resiliency
A new study by the American Gas Foundation unpacks natural gas’ growing role in providing resilience to America’s energy and heating grids.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 15, 2021
DOE: Emissions and Energy Prices Would Rise, Employment Fall Under a Fracking Ban
A national fracking ban would have significant negative impacts on both the American economy and the environment according to a new report released by the Department of Energy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 14, 2021
Lead Attorney for Activists Admits: “These Lawsuits Are Not About … Climate Change”
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments in BP P.L.C., et al. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, it’s important to remember that this case – and the several other climate lawsuits leveled against energy producers in recent years – are not driven by the desire to address climate change.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 14, 2021
Research Shows Natural Gas Is the Fuel of Choice in Much of the U.S.
Over the past 70 years, the percentage of Americans heating their homes with electricity has steadily increased – but when given the choice, consumers in much of the colder parts of the country prefer natural gas and would pay more to keep it.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 13, 2021
State of American Energy 2021: Economic and Environmental Progress Go Hand-In-Hand
The American Petroleum Institute held its annual “State of American Energy” (SOAE) on Thursday, where the organization’s President and CEO Mike Sommers made it clear that the U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 13, 2021
IEA On Energy Transition: Natural Gas Is Part of the Solution
Fatih Birol, director of the International Energy Agency, recently presented the organization’s key priorities and special projects for 2021. Unsurprisingly, energy transition dominated the IEA’s agenda, especially as the agency steps into a more prominent role amid the highly anticipated United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known COP26 at the end of the year.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 13, 2021
SCOTUS Case Puts Spotlight On Nationally Coordinated Climate Litigation Campaign
On January 19, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in BP P.L.C., et al. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to decide whether climate lawsuits should be heard in state or federal court.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 11, 2021
Unjust Transition: Anti-Energy Groups Mock Unemployed Energy Workers
It’s becoming a pattern: anti-energy activists and fringe politicians claim to support a “just transition” for oil and natural gas workers to as-yet-uncreated jobs in other sectors.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 5, 2021
With Two More Petitions Filed Before SCOTUS, Climate Litigation Stakes Get Higher
As 2021 shapes up to be a defining year for more than a dozen pending lawsuits, major energy companies have asked the U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 30, 2020
U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Showed Resilience in 2020
As we look back on 2020, there’s no denying it was a challenging year for everyone, including the U.S. oil and natural gas industry.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 30, 2020
U.S. Oil & Gas Industry Doubled Down on Environmental Commitments in 2020
America’s shale industry battled low oil prices, economic shutdowns resulting in decreased demand and a pandemic in 2020, but that didn’t stop the industry from continuing to strive to improve its environmental footprint through research, innovation, collaboration and commitments to greater transparency.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 28, 2020
The Climate Litigation Campaign’s 2020 in Review: Still No Wins, More Activist Coordination, and a Looming SCOTUS Decision
For many reasons, 2020 has been a unique year. For the climate litigation campaign, EID Climate has covered major legal developments, delved into the funding sources behind these lawsuits and investigated the broader campaign pushing this baseless – and thus far unsuccessful – campaign against energy companies.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 22, 2020
Following Companies’ Petition to Supreme Court, Plaintiffs Show True Colors in Boulder Climate Case
In the nearly three years since the City and County of Boulder and the County of San Miguel filed its climate lawsuit, the case has mostly been defined by arguments over whether it belongs in federal or state court.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 22, 2020
Revealed: Minnesota Attorney General Enlists Sher Edling for Climate Case
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is again relying on a national network to boost his climate lawsuit by recruiting the plaintiffs’ law firm Sher Edling, one of the key players in the climate litigation campaign, to help represent the state alongside his office.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 17, 2020
Progressive Policy Institute Tells Biden That Natural Gas Is Critical To Climate Solutions
A “left-of-center” policy group has released a memo advocating that the incoming Biden Administration embrace the use of natural gas to help meet its climate goals and to compliment the increasing deployment of renewable energy sources.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 9, 2020
New Energy Infrastructure Is Critical to Reducing Flaring
A new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration on venting and flaring in two of America’s top producing oil and natural gas basins demonstrates the clear need for new and improved energy infrastructure.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 9, 2020
Activists Launch Video Featuring Minnesota Attorney General Discussing Climate Lawsuit
Activist groups at the heart of the climate litigation campaign have launched a new video featuring Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison promoting the climate lawsuit he filed this summer.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 2, 2020
DOJ, State Officials Among Supporters Of Energy Producers In Supreme Court Case As Oral Arguments Scheduled
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear oral arguments on January 19, 2021 in its review of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision remanding Baltimore’s climate change lawsuit against major energy producers to state court.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 30, 2020
What Impact Will The Next Administration Have On Climate Litigation?
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s victory in the race for the White House could have major implications for the climate litigation campaign as he vowed during the campaign to support these lawsuits as president and he’s already under pressure from environmental activist groups to make good on that pledge.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 24, 2020
Cooking with Gas This Thanksgiving
Natural gas is playing an integral role in millions of homes this Thanksgiving holiday as they prepare for their family gatherings.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 18, 2020
Report: New England’s Zero Emissions Target Requires Natural Gas
Natural gas will be needed to provide reliable energy supply in New England despite the region’s strong decarbonization efforts, according to a new report by Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) and the Energy Futures Initiative (EFI), led by Ernest Moniz, former energy secretary under the Obama administration.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 18, 2020
Here We Go Again: Climate Litigation Campaign Sets Sights on Maine
Activist groups involved in promoting and funding climate litigation have arrived in Maine and are discussing the possibility of local leaders filing a lawsuit against energy companies for their production, marketing, sale and public statements around fossil fuels.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 12, 2020
EID Response to the New York Times
A recent article in the New York Times made several sensational and dubious allegations about Energy In Depth (EID) and the work that this program does.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 3, 2020
No Matter What Election Day Brings, Reliable, Affordable Energy Is Not A Partisan Issue
While little is agreed upon across the aisle these days, we’ve seen clear evidence this election cycle that U.S. energy security is a top priority for Americans, and that both Democrats and Republicans agree oil and natural gas has an important role to play in the future.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 29, 2020
Oil & Natural Gas Delivers Record Energy Security For United States
American consumers and businesses can count on the strongest energy security in a generation thanks in no small part to oil and natural gas produced right here at home, according to the Global Energy Institute’s annual Index of U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 26, 2020