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Gas well blast injures 11

March 8, 2011 By TXsharon

The explosion occurred during drilling at a well in Alberta. LINK … [Read more...]

VIDEO: Chesapeake flaring Barnett Shale gas well in Grand Prairie

March 7, 2011 By TXsharon

This is happening only a few feet from people's homes.VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2UPDATE: I had to add this cute comment:shouldabeensaid said...The flares are burning off all those "toxic" fumes. Please don't complain about them.I just love it when industry … [Read more...]

Geological Engineer: Fracking will cause ‘irreversible harm’

March 7, 2011 By TXsharon

Fracking will cause 'irreversible harm'Shale-gas extraction after-affects will threaten drinking water, could jeopardize agriculture, expert saysBy Kevin Dougherty, Montreal Gazette March 4, 2011Marc Durand specializes in rock mechanics and … [Read more...]

Marcellus reports on fracked Texans

March 7, 2011 By TXsharon

Marcellus Shale journalists came down to the Barnett Shale a few weeks ago. You can read about what they discovered in the shale and watch a great video with some Texas stars.The Marcellus Boom: Lessons from TexasStory by Bill Toland, Photos by … [Read more...]

A case-control study of leukemia among petroleum workers.

March 6, 2011 By TXsharon

The abstract is pretty scary if you work in the industry. It's even scarier if you live near natural gas operations because your exposure will be even greater.LINKA case-control study of leukemia among petroleum workers.Sathiakumar N, Delzell E, Cole … [Read more...]

Tim DeChristopher got fracked

March 5, 2011 By TXsharon

Watch this video Tim DeChristopher. Did you know that he tried to pay for the BLM parcels but the BLM refused to accept the payment and the jury was not allowed to know that?Robert Redford doesn't like what happened to him much. What the HELL has … [Read more...]

Ross Perot and Hillwood International Energy fracking Argyle children

March 5, 2011 By TXsharon

Hydraulic fracturing of the Whitehead/Hillwood well next to the Argyle Intermediate School began a few days ago. The ABCAlliance has a great video of the chemical laden silica sand blowing right toward the school.We need Ross Perot, Principal of … [Read more...]

Rebuttal by FWLNA of Barnett Shale Newsletter Editorial

March 5, 2011 By TXsharon

You had best put these on before you go any further.First some exciting news: The Powell Barnett Shale Newsletter is changing it's name to...Powell Shale Digest Next MondayNope, not kidding. That's what it says.The BS News has come up with an … [Read more...]

FOX News: Teachers vs Wall Street

March 5, 2011 By TXsharon

The Daily ShowTags: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook … [Read more...]

Chesapeake agrees to stop causing earthquakes in Arkansas

March 4, 2011 By TXsharon

Only do not interpret this move as an admission of guilt.Drillers say they will halt disposal of fluidsBy Arkansas Online Press ServicesFriday, March 4, 2011Chesapeake Operating Inc. and Clarita Operating LLC both said before a hearing Friday in … [Read more...]

XOM left globs of rubbery goo on S. TX

March 4, 2011 By TXsharon

On Monday I told you about the drilling waste that is bubbling up and forming a lake in South Texas.The bubbling up now includes rubbery gobs of goo. See Mrs. Burns' post: The Nuisance Threshold Is Maybe In Sight! Now she has some testing by … [Read more...]