Fracking ban would devastate economy, yield no climate benefits
Several presidential candidates have promised to ban hydraulic fracturing, a technology that is a…
Important Context on Illinois Oil & Gas Production Methane Emissions
The Trump administration’s proposed revisions to Obama-era methane regulations on oil and natural…
Debunking SAFE’s False ‘Subsurface Trespass’ Narrative
Note: This blog was updated with supplemental information at 11:17 a.m. on Aug. 2, 2019 Proposed…
Record US oil production softens blow of Illinois gas tax increase
Just in time for Independence Day, Illinois’ gasoline tax doubled this week from 19 cents to 38…
Trust Established by Illinois Basin Icon Funds D.C. Trips for Wayne Co. High School Seniors
Pictured from left are members of the Podolsky family, Suzanne C. Schoomer, Michael Podolsky, Naomi…
Department of Energy Forecast Indicates Future of Oil and Natural Gas Is Very Bright
Given all the “Green New Deal” hype, one might be inclined to believe the future for oil and…
Paris Paradox: U.S. Leading in CO2 Reductions This Century While China’s Emissions Have Nearly Tripled
The United States’ withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement has generated considerable angst…
Experts Give Green New Deal Advocates a Reality Check
The much-hyped Green New Deal is premised on the notion that the United States can achieve net zero…
Fayette County Oil Production Has Provided Millions in Interest-Free Student Loans
The United States is in the midst of a full-blown student loan debt crisis. In fact, elevated…
Fact Checking the ‘Keep It In the Ground’ Movement
“Keep It In the Ground” activists continue to spread misinformation about responsible oil and…