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MNN.COM›Earth Matters› Wilderness & Resources Assignment Earth: Tougher drilling rules on public lands Read more: ENERGY, OIL & GAS To protect the environment on western public lands, the federal government has issued new rules on issuing leases for gas drilling, against opposition from the oil and gas industry. (Video: Assignment Earth) CLOSE link: You might also like: Related Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas Related Videos Which light bulb is best for you? Bluff collapses at Wisconsin power plant Will next-gen nuclear power be safe enough? Don't mess with Texas light bulbs Comments Follow this conversation Add your comment View: All (0) Add your comment Sign in with one of these accounts or just add your comment below. Log in or create an account   Login Enter your comments E-mail: Used only for emailed comments and will not be displayed with your post Follow this conversation Notify me with an email when other people comment on this article. The posting of advertisement, profanity or personal attacks is prohibited. Click here to review our Terms of Use

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