WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations released the following testimony by Walter G. Copan, vice president for research and technology transfer at Colorado School of Mines, from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Unleashing American Energy Dominance and Exploring New Frontiers": * * * Chairman Gosar, Vice Chair Boebert, Ranking Member Dexter, and Members of the Subcommittee--thank you for the opportunity to testify. It is an honor to join more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Geological Survey, has launched a funding initiative aimed at fostering collaboration within the Colorado Plateau region. The grant, titled Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, seeks to support projects that enhance ecological research and management efforts among various stakeholders. Eligible entities can apply for awards ranging from $1 to $400,000, pr more ST