Energy

Gov. Fallin Discusses Environmental Issues in the State of the State

Gov. Fallin Discusses Environmental Issues in the State of the State

Monday afternoon Gov. Fallin delivered her State of the State Address and covered many issues impacting Oklahoma. One issue Gov. Fallin touched on was the drought, saying that the Office of Emergency Management Director Albert Ashwood is leading a coalition to review and rewrite...

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The Construction of the Keystone XL is Met by Day of Action

The Construction of the Keystone XL is Met by Day of Action

While construction of the upper part of the Keystone XL, which crosses the Canadian/United States boarder, has at least temporarily been sent back, the construction of the lower part which starts in Cushing, Oklahoma is being allowed to start. However, they are being met...

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15 Easy Ways to Cut Your Electric Bill

15 Easy Ways to Cut Your Electric Bill

Last year people had record high electric bills to go along with the record heat. As we finish up the hottest spring in state record it’s a great time to work on cutting your energy use to help save some money. While there are...

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Sen. Inhofe is Looking to Stop the EPA’s Power Plant Mercury Rule

Sen. Inhofe is Looking to Stop the EPA’s Power Plant Mercury Rule

Sen. James Inhofe (R. Okla.) announced on a webcast hosted by the conservative group, FreedomWorks, earlier this week that he plans to kill the EPA’s new mercury emissions rule for power plants. The resolution, S.J. Res. 37, can be brought to the Senate floor...

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New Studies Says Recent Earthquakes Are “Almost Certainly Manmade”

New Studies Says Recent Earthquakes Are “Almost Certainly Manmade”

With another 3.9 earthquake rocking Oklahoma on Thursday, many Oklahoman’s are wanting to know what is causing the earthquakes. A U.S. Geological Survey, led by USGS geophysicist, William Ellsworth, has linked part of oil and natural gas production to a series of recent earthquakes...

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The Gulf Two Years after the BP Oil Spill

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Al Jazeera’s Inside Story Americas takes a look at the Gulf two years after the oil spill.   About the Author Lisa Sharp is passionate about green living, organic food, animals, and natural medicine. She is an environmental activist, green living expert, and freelance...

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Save Energy and Money with an A/C Tune Up

Save Energy and Money with an A/C Tune Up

Summer will be here before we know it and with summer comes heat. Last summer was pretty hard on air conditioners and we may have another hot summer this year. And when it’s 100+ outside we want to know our air conditioners are running...

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President Obama Gives Energy Policy Speech in Oklahoma

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Read more about President Obama’s speech and visit to Oklahoma on KFOR.

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Keystone XL Pipeline Sent Back

Keystone XL Pipeline Sent Back

Last week there was a big win for the environment, President Obama sent the Keystone XL pipeline back to the State Department for a re-review! Many analysts say this will kill the project, some say it’s just a delay. The State Department plans to...

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Oklahoma’s Energy Future Forum

Oklahoma’s Energy Future Forum

Saturday, October 29, the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign hosted the Oklahoma’s Energy Future Forum at the Oklahoma State University Campus in Oklahoma City.   There were 75 guests in attendance at the forum to learn about and discuss the opportunities and resources available...

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