Friday, January 8, 2010

U.S. breaks with ‘drill anywhere’ energy policy, Salazar announces

U.S. breaks with ‘drill anywhere’ energy policy, Salazar announces
Agence France-Presse
7 Jan 2010
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WASHINGTON—The United States is moving away from the “drill anywhere, whatever the cost” energy policy of the previous administration, officials said Wednesday as they announced reforms in the way oil and gas leases are attributed.

“We don’t believe we have to be drilling everywhere and anywhere,” Interior Secretary Ken Salazar told a news conference where he and other officials announced changes to the way the U.S. government manages onshore oil and gas exploration leases.

“We believe we have to have a balanced, thoughtful approach that allows for the development of oil and gas resources but at the same time protects the treasured landscapes of America,” Salazar said.

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http://www.grist.org/article/2010-01-07-u.s.-breaks-with-drill-anywhere-energy-policy-salazar-announces

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