The fight over the Keystone XL Pipeline is likely to heat up in Congress this week.
Energy & Mining
Environmental groups support EPA’s proposal on chemical dispersant use
An environmental group based in Homer was part of the first push to change the existing dispersant rules.
Kake powerline project a little closer to construction
The Kake Petersburg Intertie as it’s called, has been under study for decades but the environmental review of the project underway has supporters thinking it’s a little closer to construction.
Plunging oil prices cast doubt on Arctic drilling
As oil prices continue to plummet, some corporations are scaling back on expensive exploration projects — like drilling in Arctic waters.
As Walker forges own way on gasline, Republicans wary
Bill Walker has put the oil and gas industry on notice that he will be doing things differently from his predecessor.
Murkowski: Keystone XL pipeline worth fighting for
The Keystone Pipeline is the signature environmental fight of the moment.
EPA, Alaska DEC crews cleaning up Richardson Highway diesel spill
The Environmental Protection Agency and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation are working to clean up a diesel spill northeast of Valdez.
Ambler Road would have mixed impact on NW Arctic caribou
AIDEA says it’s still moving forward to prepare an environmental impact statement for the contentious Ambler Road.
Crude oil price drop unlikely to affect fuel prices in Western Alaska
Oil prices continue to fall, with Brent crude around $56 per barrel and gasoline dipping below $3 per gallon around the state.
Mallott to decide Walker’s future involvement in Point Thomson settlement
Gov. Bill Walker has delegated his authority on the Point Thomson lawsuit to his lieutenant governor, while still leaving open the possibility of his involvement.