Interior Chief Vows to Boost Domestic Energy, Protect Lands

Feb. 6, 2025, 6:25 PM UTC

The US can produce more energy while strengthening the power grid and protecting public lands for Americans, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told outdoor recreation industry members.

“I want everybody here to know it’s not one or the other,” the former North Dakota governor told the group, including Republican and Democratic lawmakers, gathered Wednesday at a private event to celebrate the passage of bipartisan outdoor recreation legislation late last year.

“We’re living in an era of abundance, and with innovation and not regulation, we can move our country forward,” Burgum said.

“We can have the energy to power our homes, our ...

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