Wyoming coal association joins opposition to climate bill

by Ashley C. Stinnett. September 02, 2009 04:57 PM.

Marion Loomis, executive director of the Wyoming Mining Association, representing 32 mining operations in the state, warns his members not to expect support for coal in Washington -- especially Western coal.

Wyoming wool growers join opposition to Cap and Trade

by Ashley C. Stinnett. August 31, 2009 01:26 PM.

CASPER, Wyo.-- Another major state industry has come out against the Obama administration’s proposed climate bill.

Wyomans turn up heat on climate bill

by Ashley C. Stinnett. August 29, 2009 11:28 AM.

CHEYENNE, Wyo.-- Even though the Senate is in full summer recess, organizations are already gearing up for a showdown this fall over so-called "cap and trade" legislation that could badly damage the farming industry.

The next British invasion: green police?

by Keith Loria. July 29, 2009 12:30 PM.

England's Carbon Reduction Commitment won't go into effect until next year, but the police force charged with investigating possible infractions is already being viewed as a public nuisance.

Legal expert weighs in on climate bill

by Ashley C. Stinnett. July 17, 2009 04:36 PM.

RICHMOND -- If the controversial energy bill passes in the Senate, businesses could face a dramatic increase in compliance costs and more government scrutiny, according to legal expert Trent Taylor.

Agriculture, pork industry slam climate bill

by Ashley C. Stinnett. July 03, 2009 09:22 AM.

Washington, D.C.-- Officials representing America’s agriculture and pork industries are expressing growing concern over the potential of skyrocketing costs and job loss if the climate bill makes it through the Senate.

Regulations may double TVA energy prices

by Nick Rees. July 02, 2009 03:06 PM.

KNOXVILLE -- Regulations emanating from Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency and federal courts over the use of coal-fired energy generation could double the price of power in the Tennessee Valley Authority's jurisdiction.

Kentucky Coal President weighs in on climate bill

by Ashley C. Stinnett. July 01, 2009 03:51 PM.

Lexington, Ky. -- A week after the American Clean Energy and Security Act passed narrowly in the House of Representatives, coal industry experts are hanging on hopes that the bill will die in the Senate.

Missouri’s top farm official takes aim at climate bill passage

by Ashley C. Stinnett. June 30, 2009 01:39 PM.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Mandating carbon reductions through such a scheme as the climate bill is simply a tax on oil and coal and the businesses and industries using them, according to Missouri Farm Bureau President Charles Kruse.

Legal foundation weighs in on climate bill

by Ashley C. Stinnett. June 29, 2009 09:19 PM.

WASHINGTON, DC -- On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed sweeping legislation that could change the face of business in America. However, one group says Congress should look at loosening current EPA restrictions.