Tag:Department of Interior

Old Laws Impede Energy Transition Efforts on Public Lands

Tommy Beaudreau, former deputy secretary at the Department of Interior and now a partner at WilmerHale, gave a lecture at the University of Colorado Law School on the challenges of pursuing energy transition policy on public lands.

Federal Court Fights Over Fossil Fuel Leasing Pause Near Crescendo

Two federal courts will soon decide whether to block President Joe Biden’s move to hold up federal oil and gas leasing.

Willow Project Shows Mixed Climate Policy Signals From Biden Administration

The Biden administration sent a mixed signal in late May about its commitment to reversing course on oil exploration and extraction in Alaska.

9th Circuit Rebukes U.S. on Native Interests in Colorado River Rights

A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling from last month may boost Native American negotiating clout as the Colorado River's bordering states ponder how to address impacts of drought in the region.