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Oil shale moves forward, doubts remain

Oil shale moves forward, doubts remain

Colorado and Utah are the latest test sites to win BLM approval to explore oil shale. Despite spending billions of dollars the extractive energy sector hasn't produced a drop of commercial fuel.

Public gets say on drilling

Public gets say on drilling

New BLM policies on oil and gas leases aim to reverse the Bush Administration's 'anywhere, anyhow' attitude on public lands.

BLM on gas wells: Do over!

BLM on gas wells: Do over!

A federal judge hears allegations the Forest Service crossed its fingers on a conservation deal to limit San Juan Basin gas drilling.

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