Germany Eyes Ohio's Natural Gas Over Russia's, US Energy Policy Shifts
Ohio Representative Tim Ryan has revealed that Germany is more interested in sourcing natural gas from his state and Pennsylvania than from Russia's Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, a series of developments in energy and climate policies across the US have unfolded.
ExxonMobil's assertion that the Mayflower pipeline wasn't transporting diluted bitumen has been proven false, raising questions about the company's transparency. In the Great Lakes region, coal shipments have plummeted by 55 percent compared to last month, indicating a shift in energy trends.
A recent study by opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline has estimated its climate impact to be equivalent to 46 coal plants. Despite bipartisan wind turbine siting standards in Wisconsin, political pushback has hindered significant development. In North Dakota, a utility is seeking approval to repurpose a coal ash pit for oil field waste disposal.
A coalition of 12 states and cities is threatening legal action against the EPA due to delays in implementing carbon rules for new power plants. In Minnesota, an unidentified entity is seeking permission to modify an oil field wastewater storage unit. The Sierra Club has cast doubt on the feasibility of an Illinois coal plant recently granted an extension for installing pollution controls. Supporters of a Michigan ballot measure aiming to ban fracking can now commence signature gathering. Minneapolis is keeping a close eye on Boulder, Colorado's efforts to break away from Xcel Energy.
These developments highlight the complex landscape of energy and climate policy in the US, with shifts in interest, transparency issues, and legal threats shaping the future of various energy sources and projects.
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