Morning Energy – Politico 06/02/11
2011-06-2
Patrick Reis | June 02, 2011 | Reposted from Politico SHALE SLAM — “Shale Will Supply Oil to Nation Soon,” the Berkeley Daily Gazette told readers in December … of 1922. This and scores of other positive shale predictions are fodder for a new report from the Checks and Balances Project — an environmental group… Read more »
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Oil Shale, a century-old science fiction story
2011-06-2
The shale covered a large area and the state oil experts declare that promised development of the deposits will mark a new era in oil production of the country. – Pittsburgh Press, October 6, 1916 With Americans struggling to pay the high price at the pump, some elected officials, industry lobbyists, and oil and gas… Read more »
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THE BALANCE SHEET: June 02, 2011
2011-06-2
Our weekly update to unravel the industry and political spin around the energy debate IN CASE YOU MISSED IT INDUSTRY ROYALTIES INFLUENCE OVERSIGHT REPORT Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa and committee Republicans collected $453,910 from the oil and gas industry during the last election cycle, compared to Democrats’ $67,400. Last week, Issa and his fellow… Read more »
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