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Josh Fox and GASLAND going downunder

October 18, 2010 By TXsharon

Josh Fox to tour Australia in November!Maybe he should take the Thunder from Downunder with him. … [Read more...]

How to vote pro conservation

October 18, 2010 By TXsharon

From Texas League of Conservation Voters. Click the link for a list of candidates who want us to have clean air and water.It's that time. Early voting starts in Texas TODAY. Please take the time to vote for pro-conservation candidates. But … [Read more...]

Substantial Endangerment in the Barnett Shale

October 18, 2010 By TXsharon

A post on ABCAlliance addresses Substantial Endangerment in the Barnett Shale. They have collected an impressive list. … [Read more...]

Aruba Petroleum one year-old tank battery

October 18, 2010 By TXsharon

Insert some profound text here because I don't know what to say about this pathetic operator or our pathetic regulators who let this situation persist. … [Read more...]

Cartoon Guide to TCEQ Odor Complaint Response

October 17, 2010 By TXsharon

Again, I know these numbers are shocking so I want to go through them one more time using pictures.Legend:Apples = ApplesOranges = OrangesApples ≠ OrangesBS = Barnett ShaleTotal complaints for all BS Counties Jan - July 23 = 281This number includes … [Read more...]

Dear TCEQ: Your calibration has expired.

October 17, 2010 By TXsharon

I want to acknowledge that feedback from Barnett Shale residents tells me that the TCEQ response since our meeting in DISH has improved. The odors are still there and people continue to have health effects--increasingly dramatic health effects--from … [Read more...]

Barnett Shale Residents: Brace Yourselves

October 17, 2010 By TXsharon

Things could get A WHOLE LOT WORSE before they get better depending on the election results. The rumor in Austin is: when the Republicans sweep this election, the House and Senate plan to remove all the regulation from the oil and gas … [Read more...]

FREE Music Festival on top of the Barnett Shale

October 17, 2010 By TXsharon

FREE Music Festival on top of the Barnett ShaleThe Argyle Bartonville Communities Alliance is hosting a musical festival in the Barnett Shale on October 23rd and it is important to me that each one of you try to come, even if just for a little … [Read more...]

Mayor of DISH, Josh Fox and GASLAND

October 16, 2010 By TXsharon

I wonder what Mayor Tillman and Josh Fox have cooked up.Josh Fox, producer of the award winning documentary Gasland, will be coming to Texas later this month, and I wanted to update everyone on the schedule of events for his trip.On October 26, 2010, … [Read more...]

Major report on natural gas pipeline safety coming October 21st

October 15, 2010 By TXsharon

On October 21st, the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods will release a major, year-long study on natural gas pipeline safety. The study is the result of a $48,000 technical assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and … [Read more...]

What I really think

October 14, 2010 By TXsharon

UPDATE: Okay, that's enough despair. We had a great meeting last night and presented some compelling evidence that people are being impacted by living in the gas-patch. As I said at the meeting, we need new TCEQ commissioners and to get that we need … [Read more...]