Joe Wertz

Joe Wertz
Joe Wertz was a reporter and managing editor for StateImpact Oklahoma from 2011-2019. He reported on energy and environment issues for national NPR audiences and other national outlets. He previously worked as a managing editor, assistant editor and staff reporter at several major Oklahoma newspapers and studied journalism at the University of Central Oklahoma.

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Investigators see signs of gas escape and missed warnings in deadly rig explosion

Federal agency is also examining safety equipment and crew training, communication and experience.

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Updated: August 9, 2018 | 1:57 pm

OSHA cites and fines three oil and gas companies after deadly rig explosion

The companies face $118,643 in total fines.
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Oil and gas companies spent half a million dollars trying to defeat medical marijuana in Oklahoma

Energy companies were the largest business sector contributing to a PAC organized to defeat SQ 788.

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After Texas rejection, utility pulls the plug on nation’s largest wind farm under construction in Oklahoma

Wind Catcher would have been the second-largest wind farm in the world.
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The arid American West marches east, changing climate and agriculture

The 100th Meridian passes through Oklahoma and splits the continent in two. An explorer and geologist in the late-1800s suggested this map line marked the start of the arid American West. Scientists now say he was right — and that climate change is moving it, which could have profound effects on farmers and ranchers.

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Scott Pruitt Out At EPA

After months of ethics scandals and investigations, the embattled Environmental Protection Agency head has resigned, the president said Thursday.

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Updated: June 27, 2018 | 12:10 am

Oklahoma voters approve state question to legalize medical marijuana

Preliminary results show 58% voted 'yes' on SQ 788.
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Oklahoma becomes first state to get EPA approval to manage coal ash

Environmental groups plan to challenge the decision in court.

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