This week the BLM quietly moved to kill oil and gas leasing policies designed to balance responsible energy development with outdoor recreation, wildlife, and water supplies. The move effectively strips the leasing process of opportunities for public input, all in the name of “energy dominance.”
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Public pays the price for ‘energy dominance’
Feb 2, 2018
Issue: Oil & Gas
Subject: Interior
By Center for Western Priorities
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