Yearly Archives: 2011

Discrepancies between oral, written testimonies on oil shale
2011-06-7
James Bartis, senior policy researcher for Rand Corporation, testified this morning before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on oil shale. His second appearance before Congress has added to the confusion around the failed energy solution. Tuesday, June 07 In response to a question from Sen. Joe Manchin about whether the “country could be… Read more »
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THE BALANCE SHEET | JUNE 07, 2011
2011-06-7
Our weekly update to unravel the industry and political spin around the energy debate IN CASE YOU MISSED IT OIL SHALE – A CENTURY-OLD SCIENCE FICTION STORY After nearly a century of oil shale being ‘just around the corner’ from development, it has failed to become a viable energy resource. In a new report, The… Read more »
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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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Unused land leases limit tourism and contribute to high gas prices
2011-05-26
As we head into the Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, families are feeling the pinch from high gas prices. Unfortunately, instead of pushing for real solutions to help Americans save money and drive our nation toward energy independence, the oil and gas industry lobby continues demanding more government… Read more »
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Just another Natural Resources Committee hearing
2011-05-26
The House Natural Resources Committee met yesterday for a hearing titled, “Harnessing American Resources to Create Jobs and Address Rising Gasoline Prices – Part III: Impacts on Seniors, Working Families and Memorial Day Vacations.” The hearing seems to have generated about as much interest as another trequel, “Police Academy 3: Back in Training.” The majority… Read more »
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America’s Natural Gas Alliance Targets Cornell Research Professor in Smear Campaign
2011-05-24
The gas industry has embarked on another discreditation campaign, this time against a research professor at Cornell University. Robert Howarth is a biogeochemist and ecosystem scientist who recently authored a study that said gas may produce as much greenhouse gas emissions as coal production. Howarth’s study has gained much attention, especially from the America’s Natural… Read more »
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