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Lightning strikes, gas tanks burn

May 2, 2011 By TXsharon

Lightning Strikes Gas Tanks View more videos at: http://nbcdfw.com.I have personally witnessed two lightning strikes on gas tanks. VIDEO … [Read more...]

Leading oil and gas reform organization expands presence in Gulf Region

May 2, 2011 By TXsharon

For Immediate Release: May 2, 2011Contacts:Sharon Wilson, Gulf Region Organizer: 469 293-1338Gwen Lachelt, OGAP Director: 970 344-4080Leading oil and gas reform organization expands presence in Gulf RegionDurango, CO, May 2nd --"We are very pleased … [Read more...]

Irony much?

May 2, 2011 By TXsharon

My friend at Off the Kuff pointed out this burning irony last night.May 1, 2003: President George W. Bush landed in a jet on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln off the California coast and, in a speech to the nation, declared major combat in … [Read more...]

Texan’s property rights under atack AGAIN

April 30, 2011 By TXsharon

There is no doubt that Texans are taking a beating in the legislature this year. Here is another case where our right to enjoy our property is under attack. … [Read more...]

Municipal disaster in Barnett Shale

April 29, 2011 By TXsharon

HB 3105 will be a disaster for Barnett Shale municipalities because it strips away all authority of municipal drilling ordinances. I http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifthink you need to know who voted for this disaster.This is what I was told by … [Read more...]

How embarrassing for the United States

April 28, 2011 By TXsharon

...that our president who was elected by a wide majority should have to display his birth certificate because someone like Donald Trump makes a circus out of a non issue.Shame on the media for participating! … [Read more...]

Needlepoint fights Big Gas and wins!

April 28, 2011 By TXsharon

This is an uplifting David vs Goliath story.Raymond Crawford, Actual Citizen, Fought the City on Fracking -- and WonWhen Dallas' drilling rules get tougher, you'll have a professional needlepointer to thank.By Jim Schutze Thursday, Apr 28 2011OK, … [Read more...]

RED ALERT: HB 3105 moving to the House

April 28, 2011 By TXsharon

HB 3105 will strip municipalities of the authority to regulate the oil and gas industry with their drilling ordinances. If this bill passes, the oil and gas industry can drill anywhere they want to in your cities.H.B. 3105 (Keffer) - Regulatory … [Read more...]

Fossil Fuel Accidents in the US

April 28, 2011 By TXsharon

Fossil Fuels: A Legacy of DisasterWe Need to Move to Safer Energy SourcesBy Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez | April 19, 2011They have an interactive map. Go look at Texas. I'm certain that the number of accidents is way under reported. There was an … [Read more...]

43K pounds of sulfur dioxide released into Texas air

April 27, 2011 By TXsharon

By now, I'm sure you all know that power failures cause refineries, pipelines and natural gas facilities to backup and release huge amounts of toxic compounds into the air. If you haven't heard about it, get caught up on this WFAA report.Rather than … [Read more...]

Fracked Canadian to speak on fracking to United Nations

April 27, 2011 By TXsharon

Way to go Jessica!SHAMING CANADA: Jessica Ernst (Rosebud, AB) To Present To United NationsHalf a decade ago this Rosebud, AB resident alleges that her groundwater was polluted by EnCana's contractors. After years of not being listened to by Alberta, … [Read more...]