A new BLM plan for western Colorado makes a priority of helium production, worrying environmentalists.

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How a dwindling helium supply is impacting public land management

IDTechEx Research Article: Utilizing alternatives to helium where possible could allow for a greater conservation of helium, which could prove to be necessary for the market going forward. IDTechEx reports that since 2005, there have been 4 supply shortages of helium, each resulting in high price volatility, with the price of helium having almost doubled since 2021.

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In October, the Bureau of Land Management finalized a new resource management plan for Colorado's Western Slope that will determine how 2 million acres of public land are managed for the next 15-20 years.  The plan includes some conservation wins; it sets aside land designated as critical habitat, for example, and institutes extra protections for big game. But it also permits continued leasing in areas that have moderate and high potential for o…

How a dwindling helium supply is impacting public land management

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