Category: Highlight

  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 12, 2014
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U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Port Planning and Investment Toolkit

MARAD 08-14 Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Contact:  Michael Novak Tel:  202-366-5807   Department of Transportation Releases Port Planning and Investment Toolkit New Toolkit Will Assist U.S. Ports in Securing Funding for Infrastructure Projects    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today released the first module of the Port Planning and Investment Toolkit, […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 12, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for November 12, 2014

Los Angeles Times: Water conservation efforts pay off: US usage lowest in decades Capital Public Radio: Water Levels In California’s Reservoirs Continue To Drop Sacramento Bee: Drought-defying tomato harvest breaks California record Associated Press: California mayor proposes manatees for water weed Patch.com: $4 Million Grant Awarded to Expand San Ramon Valley Recycled … California Farm Bureau: Election results show influence of […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 12, 2014
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Energy News for November 12, 2014

Roll Call: Gerard: Congress should seize opportunity to make U.S. an energy superpower Oil & Gas Journal: API releases standards for offshore oil, gas structures Bloomberg Businessweek: IEA: Multiple threats to global oil supply disguised by U.S. shale boom Bloomberg Businessweek: Senate Dems weighing vote on Keystone XL bill in lame-duck session, aide says The Hill: API, other groups concerned […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 11, 2014
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Energy News for November 11, 2014

Bloomberg Businessweek: EIA: U.S. shale to add 125,000 barrels in daily oil output next month American City Business Journals: Utica Shale gas output surge to continue through Dec., EIA says New York Times: GOP intends to defeat EPA emissions rules for existing, new power plants The Hill: Senate committee to take up LNG exports bill this week Fuel Fix: OMB […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 10, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for November 10, 2014

Associated Press: California hydrants become target of water thieves Los Angeles Times: Heat, drought worsen smog in California, stalling decades of progress High Country News: California’s sweeping new groundwater regulations Stockton Record: Stockton turf company working to create drought-resistant grasses Central Valley Business Times: The future of California’s drought Physics Today: Will the coming El Niño save California’s agriculture? Eureka Times […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 10, 2014
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Energy News for November 10, 2014

Politico: Midterm election could spell shift on Keystone XL, observers say Platts: Report: Daily U.S. crude, condensate exports to surpass 1M barrels in early 2015 Rigzone: More women have career opportunities in oil, gas industry, API analyst says United Press International: Lower 48 gas output rose 7.9% in Oct. The Hill: GOP preparing energy agenda for next Congress, Hoeven says […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 7, 2014
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Commitment to Address Climate Change Issues Highlighted in Reclamation Climate Adaptation Strategy

Commissioner’s Office Washington, DC Media Contact:  Peter Soeth, 303-445-3615 For Immediate Release:  November 5, 2014 Commitment to Address Climate Change Issues Highlighted in Reclamation Climate Adaptation Strategy Washington, DC — Bureau of Reclamation’s Principal Deputy Commissioner Estevan López has released the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Reclamation. In line with President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 7, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for November 7, 2014

KTVU San Francisco: State announces $200M in emergency drought relief Associated Press: $14M to fund drought relief in Sacramento area Los Angeles Times: 201 drought maps reveal just how thirsty California has become NBC Bay Area: Pot Farmers Steal Water Amid Epic Drought Water Education Foundation: California’s water bond, a $7.5 billion ‘down payment’ KQED: New California County Fracking Bans Likely […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 6, 2014
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Energy News for November 6, 2014

Fuel Fix: Gerard: Elections show voters value “true all-of-the-above” energy agenda  National Journal: Obama to let “process play out” for Keystone XL   Fuel Fix: Hoeven: Obama should sign Keystone XL bill to show commitment to working with GOP Fuel Fix: Lawyer: “Big debates” on crude exports expected as Murkowski heads Senate panels

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