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In Texas, more fracking ban battles are likely ahead with a state v. local control companion issue a new part of the mix. Denton’s fracking battle is, for now, resolved, but a larger ideological storm is undoubtedly looming.

IPI's Merrill Matthews gives rebuttals to Democrats arguments carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels causes catastrophic climate change (global warming).

A key House panel on Thursday approved legislation to end the 40-year federal ban on exports of US crude oil, and the bill is expected to win further approval in the House and Senate before being passed on to the White House.

It is perfectly appropriate for state legislatures in Texas and Oklahoma to take the lead in prohibiting city and county fracking bans.

The frequent but mild earthquakes giving shivers to the Irving area likely should be blamed on geologic fault lines rather than gas drilling practices, a geologist said Tuesday at a presentation hosted by the Institute for Policy Innovation.

IPI's Merrill Matthews notes how federal taxpayers lose money on renewable energy projects, giving a whole new meaning to the term "green energy."

“The city of Denton understands they are in trouble," said Tom Giovanetti. "Denton is really serving as a bad example that other cities and towns are learning from and trying to avoid becoming.”

Merrill Matthews says Obama is willing to go around Congress to get what he wants and is not afraid of the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Merrill Matthews said the president opposes Keystone because he is beholden to environmentalists.