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Interior Department Nominee Questioned on Public Lands Development

2013-03-07 11:35:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

New York Times: Sally Jewell, President Obamas nominee for interior secretary, deflected many of the questions she faced at her confirmation hearing Thursday but made clear she supports expanded oil and gas development on public lands and waters, including exploratory drilling off the North Slope of Alaska and seismic testing in the Atlantic Ocean. Leaning into oil and gas development is an important part of the mission of the Bureau of Land Management and also of the Department of Interior, Ms. Jewell said,...

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Obama Interior Pick Championed Outdoor Jobs Over Oil

2013-03-07 06:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Bloomberg: As she stood before governors from western U.S. states last June, Sally Jewell made a pitch that was self-evident and revolutionary: Public lands are an economic boon. Protecting Americas parks, waters and trails is about protecting the economy, the communities and the people whose lives depend on the ability to play outside, Jewell, president of Recreational Equipment Inc., told the 22-member governors group at a resort in Washingtons Cascade mountains. Selling fleece jackets, fishing...

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Steelcase Inc. is seeking an Interior Designer in Grand Rapids, Michigan

2013-02-11 17:39:25| Furniture - Topix.net

The Steelcase Design team is looking for a talented senior level interior designer who is passionate about furniture, technology and the evolving nature of work is impacting space.

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Interior Department to Investigate Coal Exports

2013-02-08 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

The Hill: The Interior Department will investigate whether mining companies are gaming the federal government by skirting royalty payments, a pair of senior senators announced Friday. The agency is looking into whether mining firms lowball the value of coal excavated from federal lands to minimize the fees they pay the government. The Department shares your concern that this matter should be taken seriously and be thoroughly investigated to determine if there is any merit to the allegations contained...

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