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March 10, 2011 By TXsharon

Toxic Avenger: In the War Between the Feds and Texas, EPA Chief Al Armendariz has Science on His Side. Is That Enough?By Patrick Michels Thursday, Mar 10 2011I picked out some of my favorite parts.My favorite quote from this article sums up why Dr. … [Read more...]

Hold the frack up!

March 9, 2011 By TXsharon

NOW he tells us...Former Bush EPA Official Says Fracking Exemption Went Too Far; Congress Should RevisitThere's late, then there is embarrassingly and shamefully late. It's never too late to tell the truth but it's a little too late to try and get … [Read more...]

FACTS ON INDUSTRY’S RESPONSE TO FWLNA’S REPORT FOR THE FWISD

March 9, 2011 By TXsharon

I have two things to say right up front: The FWLNA used data from the BSEEC's air study conducted by TITAN. The data comes from industry, specifically Ed Ireland so you either stand by your data or you don't. A peer is a person who is … [Read more...]

Earthquakes in Arkansas stop after fracking stops

March 9, 2011 By TXsharon

If this surprises you, stand on your head now.Faulkner County residents experience fewer earthquakesDays after the state's oil and gas commission issue an emergency suspension on two injection wells, the number of reported earthquakes drops … [Read more...]

Gas drilling in Wyoming causes smog worse than big cities

March 9, 2011 By TXsharon

Wyoming is beset by a big-city problem: SmogBy Mead Gruver, Associated Press03/08/2011 9:15pmLet's see...does any of this sound familiar?Wyoming, famous for its crisp mountain air and breathtaking, far-as-the-eye-can-see vistas, is looking a lot like … [Read more...]

If you think Texas is bad, CO loves diesel on the rocks

March 9, 2011 By TXsharon

That's right, folks. Colorado says diesel fuel is A-okay for fracking.“We’ve heard over the years that a lot of companies think (diesel) is a great fracturing fluid because it makes things more viscous,” Lachelt said. “But the pollution of … [Read more...]

Lawsuit filed against nine oil and gas companies

March 8, 2011 By TXsharon

From the Wise County Messenger:Bob and Lisa Parr of Allison filed a lawsuit against nine oil and gas companies this morning in the Dallas County Courthouse. They are suing the companies for environmental contamination and pollution of their … [Read more...]

Texas Property Rights Threatened by SB 875

March 8, 2011 By TXsharon

Don't let Troy Fraser and his corporate cronies trample your property rights!State senator Troy Fraser, chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and renowned champion of corporate interests, recently introduced his latest bad idea, SB … [Read more...]

Ed Ireland should tell TCEQ there is no sulphur in Barnett Shale

March 8, 2011 By TXsharon

...because the TCEQ sure thinks there is. Ireland said this in response to the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods report that shows drilling toxins disperse for a couple of miles. The League recommended a one mile setback from schools.Below is an … [Read more...]

Lessons from the Barnett Shale: Part 2

March 8, 2011 By TXsharon

Texans doing a great job of warning folks in the Marcellus Shale.Part 1Part 2The videos are super! … [Read more...]

Breaking news about Range Resources Parker County water contamination case

March 8, 2011 By TXsharon

UPDATE: For the best reporting to date on this case see: Better reporting on Range Resources water contamination case in Parker County/a>, it is a long but essential read if you are interested in this case. Not really. It's not breaking … [Read more...]