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Washington wants to capture the natural gas leaking from landfills

State legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills, while a study is exploring using the methane for biofuels.

By John Stang . 16 March 2022
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How a Tacoma gas facility started a fight over climate change, sovereignty and human rights

A Washington methane gas project is compounding a crisis of tribal consultation, pension funds and national immigration practices.

By Rico Moore . 10 March 2022
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Colorado oil and gas regulators approve ‘strongest in the nation’ financial rules

Higher bonding amounts and expanded orphaned well program are expected to fund cleanup of thousands of aging oil and gas sites.

By Chase Woodruff . 2 March 2022
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Just transition bill for California oil industry workers exposes labor rift

While many union leaders support retraining oil industry workers, a construction trade council says doing so quickly will cost those workers good-paying jobs.

By Jesse Bedayn . 18 February 2022
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How governors races may change energy, from EVs to renewables

Closely contested races in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia and Florida will determine the future of emissions reduction pledges and clean energy development.

By Miranda Willson . 8 February 2022
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Washington wind power farms may conflict with habitat preservation projects

By John Stang . 4 February 2022
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With regional transportation pact in doubt, Vermont considers other policies

If the Transportation and Climate Initiative fails to get off the ground, Vermont could look to the north and west instead and join a similar program anchored by California and its neighbor to the north, Quebec.

By David Thill . 2 February 2022
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New Mexico's hydrogen plan could subsidize fossil fuels over clean energy

The Hydrogen Hub Act hopes to help New Mexico solve its reliance on fossil fuels. But is hydrogen just another dirty energy option?

By Lindsay Fendt . 5 January 2022
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Wind turbines proposed near a Japanese American incarceration camp prompt outrage

By Kylie Mohr . 6 December 2021
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New electricity project in Washington takes a twist on hydropower

An effort to generate energy along the Columbia through a concept called 'pumped storage' has drawn pushback from tribes and environmental groups.

By John Stang . 10 November 2021