Shell has abandoned its controversial drilling operations in the Alaskan Arctic in the face of mounting opposition and an unsuccessful drilling season. [The Guardian] Countries provisioning climate change policies could still allow the world to heat up by more than 6 degrees Fahrenheit, a level that scientists say is likely to produce… Keep reading →
By Brad Quick A handful of counties in North Dakota are churning out more oil and gas than the entire state of Alaska. Welcome to the Bakken, the jewel of The Rough Rider State. But a look beyond the drillers working the state’s Bakken field reveals many players who see another opportunity: building North Dakota’s infrastructure. In May,… Keep reading →
