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China's Trojan horse real estate acquisition threatens America's power grid
China's Trojan horse real estate acquisition threatens America's power grid

Communist Party of China is not the enemy at our gates; it has already gained entry inside them

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Devils River ConservancyAugust 17, 2020
Hurd: We must prevent foreign cyber attacks on Texas energy infrastructure
Hurd: We must prevent foreign cyber attacks on Texas energy infrastructure

Usually, when a single power plant fails, a transmission line is cut, or a generator fails, other units throughout the system pick up the load. However, when demand for electricity is high…

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Devils River ConservancyJuly 31, 2020
China's spying — US intel community needs to keep up pressure
China's spying — US intel community needs to keep up pressure

Speaking at the Nixon Library last week, Secretary Pompeo sounded a clarion call for the U.S. and its allies to harness “more creative and assertive ways” of countering, defending and deterring China’s multifarious aggression because “if the free world doesn’t change Communist China, Communist China will surely change us.

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Devils River ConservancyJuly 31, 2020
China threatens retaliation after the U.S. orders closure of Houston consulate
China threatens retaliation after the U.S. orders closure of Houston consulate
Devils River ConservancyJuly 22, 2020
Cornyn, Cruz & Hurd Highlight National Security Concerns with Chinese Investment in Val Verde Project
Cornyn, Cruz & Hurd Highlight National Security Concerns with Chinese Investment in Val Verde Project
Devils River ConservancyJuly 14, 2020
San Antonio Express News: Wind farms threaten unspoiled West Texas river and Air Force pilot training routes
San Antonio Express News: Wind farms threaten unspoiled West Texas river and Air Force pilot training routes
Devils River ConservancyJune 30, 2020
Foreign Policy: Deep in the Heart of Texas, a Chinese Wind Farm Raises Eyebrows
Foreign Policy: Deep in the Heart of Texas, a Chinese Wind Farm Raises Eyebrows
Devils River ConservancyJune 26, 2020
Daniel Hoffman: China's assault on Texas – this project threatens US national security
Daniel Hoffman: China's assault on Texas – this project threatens US national security
Devils River ConservancyJune 25, 2020
After negotiations, energy companies opt against placing wind farms in Val Verde County
After negotiations, energy companies opt against placing wind farms in Val Verde County

In the wide-open spaces of Val Verde County lies the Devils River, one of the last pristine, wild rivers in Texas. Recently, it was at the center of a months long negotiation.

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Devils River ConservancyAugust 20, 2019
If You Want ‘Renewable Energy,’ Get Ready to Dig - Wall Street Journal
If You Want ‘Renewable Energy,’ Get Ready to Dig - Wall Street Journal

Building one wind turbine requires 900 tons of steel, 2,500 tons of concrete and 45 tons of non-recyclable plastic. Solar power requires even more cement, steel and glass—not to mention other metals.

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Devils River ConservancyAugust 15, 2019
New Statutory Requirements for Wind Leases in TX Effective September 1, 2019
New Statutory Requirements for Wind Leases in TX Effective September 1, 2019

Texas law will impose requirements for wind lease agreements to contain language whereby the wind farm operator agrees to remove its materials at the end of the lease, and provides a financial assurance to support this obligation.

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Devils River ConservancyAugust 13, 2019
Devils River Conservancy Highlights Numerous U.S. Wind Farm Project Cancellations
Devils River Conservancy Highlights Numerous U.S. Wind Farm Project Cancellations

In an effort to protect the Devils River region from harmful industrial development, the Devils River Conservancy is highlighting these recent cancellations to advocate for a similar outcome in the Devils River Basin. 

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Devils River ConservancyAugust 6, 2019
Texas Standard Podcast - "Green" Energy Impacts West Texas
Texas Standard Podcast - "Green" Energy Impacts West Texas

Tune in to Texas Standard’s news piece to learn about the impact energy sprawl has on the Devils River Basin.

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Devils River ConservancyJuly 3, 2019
Texas Standard - Devils River State Natural Area Named Texas’ First Dark Sky Sanctuary
Texas Standard - Devils River State Natural Area Named Texas’ First Dark Sky Sanctuary

Not all darkness is created equal. In a place like Big Bend, the night sky reaches depths not present closer to a big city.

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Devils River ConservancyFebruary 11, 2019
Don’t Blow It: Texas Leaders Unite to Protect Wild Texas
Don’t Blow It: Texas Leaders Unite to Protect Wild Texas

Initiative reveals environmental, cultural and economic implications of wind energy encroachment on iconic landscapes.

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Devils River ConservancyFebruary 7, 2019
Texas Parks and Wildlife - Devils Advocate Feature
Texas Parks and Wildlife - Devils Advocate Feature

There are now threats to the Devils River valley like groundwater pumping and wind farm development that have lead Devils Advocates to unite in the protection of this iconic river.

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Devils River ConservancyJanuary 18, 2019
Don’t Blow It Featured on Texas Tribune’s TribTalk
Don’t Blow It Featured on Texas Tribune’s TribTalk

Don’t blow it: Unregulated wind farms encroach on pristine Texas wilderness. Read the full TribTalk article about our campaign here.

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Devils River ConservancyJanuary 17, 2019
Val Verde County Commissioners Court Opposes Wind Farm Development
Val Verde County Commissioners Court Opposes Wind Farm Development

Read here why Val Verde County Commissioners court opposes wind farm development in the area.

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Devils River ConservancyDecember 19, 2018
Shumla Resolution Opposing Wind Farms in Val Verde County
Shumla Resolution Opposing Wind Farms in Val Verde County

Shumla Archeological Research Center has joined the Don’t Blow It initiative and recently passed the following resolution against wind energy sprawl in Val Verde County.

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Devils River ConservancyDecember 17, 2018
MILITARY  AFFAIRS ASSOCIATION, DEL RIO, TEXAS Resolution Opposing Wind Farms in Val Verde County
MILITARY AFFAIRS ASSOCIATION, DEL RIO, TEXAS Resolution Opposing Wind Farms in Val Verde County

The Del Rio Chamber of Commerce has officially made a statement opposing additional wind farm development in Val Verde County. President of the Del Rio Military Affairs Association, James “Skip” Baker, states the negative impact of wind energy development on Del Rio’s largest employer, Laughlin Air Force Base.

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Devils River ConservancyDecember 13, 2018
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