Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy: Oil and Gas and Geothermal Power

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Sep 14, 2026

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Sep 17, 2026, 5:08 pm UTC

Authors: Omar M. Hammad, Morgan Smith, Heather McPherron, Lexie Ryan

Source topics: Renewable Energy & Efficiency, Fossil Energy, Energy Policy

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