oil and gas production
Coverage of oil and gas production in the Nexus archive.
- Plans for more pipelines to export Canadian oil — and emissions — as planet keeps getting hotter
The article discusses plans for more pipelines to export Canadian oil, aiming to increase production both east and west. However, it highlights that boosting oil and gas production will lead to higher emissions, exacerbating global warming.
- Trump’s White House Takes Aim at EU Emissions Law
Trump’s White House criticizes EU emissions regulations, while the Biden administration announced plans to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas production. California faces challenges with 35,000 idle oil and gas wells that may leak methane, a potent greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.
- How North Dakota could overtake Texas and Florida as the most tax-friendly state
North Dakota has become one of the most tax-friendly states due to tax cuts, strong finances, and oil revenue, allowing it to maintain low tax burdens while attracting residents and businesses. The state contrasts with high-tax blue states like California and New York, which rely on income taxes, while North Dakota benefits from energy wealth.
- Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge is considering a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program expansion, which eliminated income caps and copays without prior legislative approval. Plaintiffs argue the process involved executive overreach, while the state claims lawmakers authorized and funded the policy. The program, financed partly by oil and gas revenue, faces sustainability concerns and could impact thousands of families and businesses if paused.
- Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge is considering a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program, which eliminated income caps and co-pays without legislative approval. Plaintiffs, including former gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez, argue the expansion was unlawful executive overreach, while the state claims lawmakers have since funded the program. A ruling could impact families and businesses reliant on the initiative.
- Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico's universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge is set to rule on a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program, which eliminated income caps and co-pays for daycare assistance. Plaintiffs argue the expansion was implemented without legislative approval, while the state claims lawmakers later authorized it. The program, funded partly by oil and gas revenue, faces questions about sustainability.
- California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom
California’s gubernatorial primary concluded with over 60 candidates competing to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, focusing on issues like high cost of living, gas prices, and housing costs. Key Democratic contenders include Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer, while Republicans highlight Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco. The top two candidates will advance to the November general election under California’s single-primary-ballot system.
- The Energy Crisis Will Long Outlast the Iran War
The energy crisis is expected to persist longer than the Iran War, with damage to oil and gas production requiring months to resolve.