Oil and Gas Leasing

Ken Salazar Questions The Legality Of Bush-Era Oil Leasing Policies

AP | PAUL FOY | Posted 10.20.2009 | Denver


SALT LAKE CITY — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar called Tuesday for an investigation into last-minute changes made by the administration of Presi...

The Red Rock Wilderness Act: Our Chance to Be Present at the Creation

Robert Redford | Posted 09.30.2009 | Green


Robert Redford

For the first time, the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest, and Public Lands will consider a bill designed to protect millions of acres of spectacular Utah lands as wilderness.

A Victory for America's Land

Robert Redford | Posted 03.07.2009 | Green


Robert Redford

The Interior Secretary has announced that he is canceling all 77 contested leases surrounding some of Utah's most stunning national parks. This redrock wilderness can now remain part of our natural heritage.

America Can Have Both Utah Wilderness and Affordable Heating Bills

Frances Beinecke | Posted 02.12.2009 | Green


Frances Beinecke

We don't have to choose between protecting places of rare beauty and keeping homes heated at affordable rates. We can do both.

So Many Questions, So Few Answers

Carl Pope | Posted 10.17.2008 | Politics


Carl Pope

It's not surprising that Congressman Ed Markey has launched an investigation of oil company involvement in the Bush administration federal oil-and-gas...