Corps sees no reason now to extend Pebble comment period Associated Press, March 20, 2019 An official with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the agency has not received any compelling reason to extend the 90-day comment period on a draft environmental review of a major mine project in southwest Alaska. Shane McCoy is project manager for the corps’ … read more
The flaws in Dutch climate policy [Gas Transitions] Karel Beckman, Natural Gas News, March 20, 2019 Why should the wisdom of Dutch climate policy be of concern to anyone besides Dutch taxpayers? At this moment all developed countries are entering a new phase in their climate policies. They are moving beyond broad reduction targets and temperature goals to the nitty-gritty … read more
Permanent Fund revenue tops oil and taxes as Alaska’s budget foundation James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, March 18, 2019 The Alaska Permanent Fund has surpassed the oil industry and all other taxes combined as the cornerstone of the state budget, according to an updated forecast from the Alaska Department of Revenue. According to the figures released Friday and presented Monday … read more
