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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has opened 13.1 million acres of federal land for coal leasing, tripling the acreage authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill …
Trump Administration Opens 13 Million Acres for Coal, Citing Energy Dominance Goal Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior announced two major initiatives last week, advancing the Trump administration’s priorities on energy security, economic growth, and coastal resilience.
Interior Department Boosts Gulf Energy Revenue Sharing, Fast-Tracks Wyoming Coal Expansion Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has announced a proposed rollback of the 2024 “Ten-Day Notices and Corrective Action” rule, seeking …
Interior Department Moves to Cut Red Tape, Restore State Control Over Mining! Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Holly Adams, a sophomore at Cecil College, recently shared her groundbreaking research at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) conference in Fort Worth, Texas. …
Cecil College Student’s Research Tackles Peat Moss Sustainability at International Conference Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced this week the allocation of $244,786,476 from the U.S. Department of the Interior. This funding, part of the Infrastructure Investment and …
Pennsylvania Secures Over $244 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Cleanup, Aiming for Healthier Communities and Job Creation Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — After Iron Senergy announced plans to close the Cumberland Mine in Greene County, Pennsylvania, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) quickly chimed in with a statement of concern. …
Senator Casey’s Stance on Cumberland Mine Closure: A Mere Game of Politics? Read More