U.S. Department of the Interior
Pipeline deal could open up Alaskan oil reserve
Dec 05, 2011 18:04 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. agencies have reached an agreement with ConocoPhillips on a plan in Alaska that could let the company be the first to drill for crude and gas in a national oil reserve in the state, the Interior Department said on Monday.
Court upholds protections for Yellowstone grizzlies
Nov 22, 2011 17:12 EST
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - Endangered Species Act protections, including habitat safeguards, should remain intact for some 600 grizzly bears roaming the area around Yellowstone National Park, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday.
Republicans blast shale drilling rule expansion
Nov 16, 2011 14:19 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans on Wednesday blasted the Obama administration's plans to expand regulation of the controversial "fracking" drilling practice essential to tapping the nation's abundant shale oil and gas reserves.
Republicans blast shale drilling rule expansion
Nov 16, 2011 12:02 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans on Wednesday blasted the Obama administration's plans to expand regulation of the controversial "fracking" drilling practice essential to tapping the nation's abundant shale oil and gas reserves.
Republicans blast shale drilling rule expansion
Nov 16, 2011 12:01 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans on Wednesday blasted the Obama administration's plans to expand regulation of the controversial "fracking" drilling practice essential to tapping the nation's abundant shale oil and gas reserves.
US-ENVIRONMENT Summary
Nov 11, 2011 08:07 EST
Australia to assess development pressure on Barrier Reef
US-ENVIRONMENT Summary
Nov 11, 2011 08:07 EST
Australia to assess development pressure on Barrier Reef
US-ENVIRONMENT Summary
Nov 11, 2011 08:07 EST
Australia to assess development pressure on Barrier Reef
New US offshore oil leasing plan includes Arctic
Nov 08, 2011 16:07 EST
The Obama administration on Tuesday proposed a new plan for offshore oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Alaska, including the environmentally sensitive Arctic.
Christo to wrap Arkansas River in silver
Nov 08, 2011 15:17 EST
Christo, the artist famous for wrapping landmarks around the world, revealed Tuesday his next project: suspending silvery fabric over the Arkansas River in the western United States.
U.S. to require details of fracking on federal land
Oct 31, 2011 14:19 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Interior Department plans to issue a proposal soon forcing companies to reveal the chemicals they use in the so-called fracking drilling process on federal lands, as the Obama administration responds to public safety concerns over the shale exploration boom.
Native American tribe gets $380 million to end lawsuit
Oct 21, 2011 17:51 EDT
The United States reached a final settlement of $380 million Friday with a Native American tribe to resolve allegations of mismanagement of trust assets in a long-standing lawsuit.
BP gets nod to renew drilling in Gulf of Mexico
Oct 21, 2011 13:52 EDT
British oil giant BP received approval Friday to restart drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, 18 months after a BP well blowout killed 11 and released millions of barrels of crude into the ocean.
US to let BP bid on Gulf of Mexico leases
Oct 14, 2011 04:02 EDT
The United States said it will allow British oil giant BP to bid on new oil-drilling leases in the Gulf of Mexico due to go on sale later this year, less than two years after a devastating spill.
US to let BP bid on Gulf of Mexico leases
Oct 13, 2011 22:01 EDT
The United States said it will allow British oil giant BP to bid on new oil-drilling leases in the Gulf of Mexico due to go on sale later this year, less than two years after a devastating spill.
U.S. to impose sanctions on BP, Gulf spill contractors
Oct 13, 2011 01:36 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. offshore drilling regulator on Wednesday formally issued sanctions against BP and the major contractors involved in the 2010 explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig that killed 11 workers and spewed more than 4 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
Obama slams Republicans for blocking jobs bill
Oct 12, 2011 13:17 EDT
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday castigated Republicans for blocking his jobs bill, demanding the unpopular Congress do its own job and pass measures to put the unemployed back to work.
Climate change threatens Yellowstone region: report
Sep 28, 2011 18:57 EDT
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - A warming climate is imperiling the iconic wildlife and landscapes in the Yellowstone National Park region, two environmental groups said in a study.
Software helps government track recovery funds
Sep 16, 2011 15:30 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Inexpensive software and technology used mainly by intelligence agencies and law enforcement have helped limit fraud linked with $840 billion in federal recovery funds, a senior U.S. official said.
