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Scott PowersOctober 10, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham on Tuesday blasted a state decision to renew an oil exploration permit in the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades. Graham, a former congresswoman from Tallahassee, criticized the decision by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to renew the exploration permit for Burnett Oil Co. of Texas, and for […]

Guest AuthorAugust 18, 2015

In 1977, President Jimmy Carter formally established the U.S. Department of Energy, with (among other things) the goal of making America energy independent. The idea was that there’s an undeniable connection between our energy security and our national security. We’ve pursued that laudable goal in a variety of ways: the development of traditional fossil fuels, […]

Guest AuthorAugust 17, 2015

In 1977, President Jimmy Carter formally established the U.S. Department of Energy, with (among other things) the goal of making America energy independent. The idea was that there’s an undeniable connection between our energy security and our national security. We’ve pursued that laudable goal in a variety of ways: the development of traditional fossil fuels, […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 27, 2015

For the first time in decades, the U.S. Atlantic coast will open to oil drilling – with the notable exception of Florida. On Tuesday, the Obama administration expects to open the Atlantic Ocean for new oil exploration, reports Sean Cockerman of McClatchy D.C. While the Interior Department proposal includes Virginia and the Carolinas, the maps […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 27, 2015

For the first time in decades, the U.S. Atlantic coast will open to oil drilling – with the notable exception of Florida. On Tuesday, the Obama administration expects to open the Atlantic Ocean for new oil exploration, reports Sean Cockerman of McClatchy D.C. While the Interior Department proposal includes Virginia and the Carolinas, the maps […]

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Gwen Graham blasts Everglades oil permit renewal

Sal Nuzzo: Energy Security, Economic Security, National Security

Sal Nuzzo: Energy Security, Economic Security, National Security

Obama’s Atlantic drilling plan leaves off Sunshine State

Obama's Atlantic drilling plan leaves off Sunshine State