Category Archives: DENR

I have so been waiting for this submerged lands bill

Posted on March 18, 2013 by kmr

Anyone who tuned in to the legislature post-election and pre-session got a chance to catch up on the history of water policy in North Carolina. Some absolutely fascinating history and legal aspects — lots of common law stuff. One of … Continue reading →

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A lecture on science at the NC legislature

Posted on February 6, 2013 by kmr

A rather interesting lecture today at the legislature by John Droz, who has figured prominently in the state’s debate over sea-level rise standards. Some takeaways: Apparently, many of our state’s scientists are actually anti-science and environmentalists are accepting their ideas … Continue reading →

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Climate change is real

Posted on September 9, 2012 by kmr

Nice to hear someone running for president say it out loud. No one with any sense is arguing that it is not real, although this year during the sea level rise debate several North Carolina legislators enjoyed waving around copies … Continue reading →

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Reuters says fracking land rush coming to an end

Posted on July 11, 2012 by kmr

If you’re interested in the fracking issue, especially the big currents that drive it, there’s been no better source for insights than Reuters, which has exposed the land speculation, shady finances and inner dealings of some of the industry’s biggest … Continue reading →

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New sea level rise legislation

Posted on July 3, 2012 by kmr

Update: Last night, the North Carolina Senate approved H819 40-1. This morning after a long, spirited and often weird debate the NC House passed it 68-46. Here’s the post from last night . . . The final tweaks are in … Continue reading →

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Mining and energy board appointments an interesting mix

Posted on June 28, 2012 by kmr

The usual end-of-session appointments bill has a long list of folks Speaker Thom Tillis wants to see sitting on various boards, including the new Mining and Energy Commission, which is not quite law yet. One of the new members, Charles … Continue reading →

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Will Supremacy Clause trump new state fracking rules?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by kmr

The fallout continues over yesterday’s big takeout by Reuters on possible collusion between Cheasapeake Energy and Encana to suppress land prices in Michigan. The state is taking a hard look at the deal and as is pointed out in today’s … Continue reading →

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The land grabs behind fracking

Posted on June 25, 2012 by kmr

Reuters has been killing it lately in its investigation of fracking finances, specifically the various deals done by Chesapeake, a major player in the fracking industry, and the company’s high flying CEO Aubrey McClendon. Special Report: Chesapeake and rival plotted … Continue reading →

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