In this episode of The Landscape, Aaron and Kate discuss the Trump administration’s plan to roll back oil and gas bonding rates designed to protect American taxpayers from the cleanup costs of abandoned wells. The episode features insights from David Jenkins, president of Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship. His group recently released a report finding the Trump’s roll back could saddle taxpayers with over $750 billion in potential financial liabilities.

News

Conservation Leaders Unite to Oppose Steve Pearce BLM Nomination – Sierra Magazine
Congress Broke Public Lands. It’s About To Create Legal Chaos – Wes Siler’s Newsletter
Statement: Senate hearing on multiple use of America’s public lands – CWP

Resources

Unplugged: The High Cost of Bonding Reform Rollbacks – Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship
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Credits

Produced & hosted by Aaron Weiss and Kate Groetzinger
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Music: Purple Planet
Featured image: Pumpjack located in the Carlsbad Field Office; Source: BLM New Mexico

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