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Texas RRC Notifies Producers of Governor Abbotts Mandate to Keep Gas in State

2021-02-18 20:00:00| OGI

The Texas Railroad Commission, though, likely does not have the authority to interfere with contracts between companies to sell gas out of state, says Commissioner Jim Wright.

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Australia's pollution level seen rising beyond Abbott's target

2015-08-28 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Bloomberg: Australias greenhouse gas emissions are likely to rise in the next 15 years, missing by a wide margin a target proposed for United Nations talks on global warming, a team of researchers said. Without further policies to stem pollution from fossil fuels, emissions will be 27 percent above 2005 levels by 2030, the researchers at Climate Action Tracker said in a report Friday. The findings cast doubt on a pledge by Prime Minister Tony Abbott to lower emissions by at least 26 percent over the same...

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Australia: 'I think Tony Abbott's ideas are dangerous': Naomi Klein takes aim

2015-08-16 19:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Sydney Morning Herald: Transcript of the interview with Naomi Klein Naomi Klein sounds slightly bemused that her ideas on capitalism and climate change are considered dangerous. "I think they are safe," the globally renowned social activist and author says laughing. "I think Tony Abbott's ideas are dangerous." She tries another line: "I am about safety for the people and the planet. I am sorry to disappoint you all with my safety." Klein will headline next month's Festival of Dangerous Ideas at the Sydney Opera...

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"Denton Fracking Bill" Headed to Gov. Abbott's Desk in Texas

2015-05-05 15:08:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Texas Tribune: The so-called Denton fracking bill is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. The Senate on Monday approved House Bill 40, which would pre-empt local efforts to regulate a wide variety of oil and gas activities and has stirred concerns in some towns that have sought to blunt the effects of drilling close to homes, schools and businesses. The proposal already sailed through the House, and Monday's passage -- with no amendments tacked on -- means that it needs only Abbott's signature to become law....

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Houston billionaire reportedly on Abbott's short list for UT regents' chair

2014-12-30 03:30:14| Energy - Topix.net

The report, based on conversations with anonymous sources, notes that all three have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Abbott's campaign. Hicks, the executive chair of Austin-based private investment firm Capstar Partners LLC, has donated $200,000 to Abbott over the past four years.

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