Fossil Fuels on Federal Lands: Phase-Out Needed for Climate Goals, Study Says

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By John H. Cushman Jr.May 3, 2016, 9:54 am114 pts
Ending federal leasing program could reduce global emissions of carbon dioxide by 100 million tons, researchers find. By John H. Cushman Jr. Phasing out fossil fuel leases on public lands would be one of the most significant new policies the United States could adopt to help meet international climate goals,…

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