Posted
November 13, 2008

Bush Rushes to Grant Oil Leases Near National Parks

With no concern for the impact on air, water and wildlife, the Bureau of Land Management is rushing through dozens of new leases for oil drilling on public lands adjacent to national parks in Utah. More than 40 previously undisclosed areas for drilling were announced on November 4, alarming environmentalists who have long sought to protect these areas of land. The plan is apparently to consummate the deals before President-Elect Obama takes office on January 20.