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Dave Quast teen smoking author now peddling fracking to Californians

March 11, 2014 By TXsharon

Dave Quast teen smoking author now peddling fracking David Quast teen smoking author worked for Philip Morris from 1997 to 1998 as manager of media affairs. He still brags about writing their Youth Smoking Prevention program that was designed to … [Read more...]

Yeah, what exactly does fracking have to do with the Ukraine?

March 9, 2014 By TXsharon

We've been here before people. Here's how it works in two easy steps. The U.S. makes billion dollar loans to countries knowing those countries will never be able to repay the loans. The U.S. uses the loans as leverage to allow U.S. Corporations … [Read more...]

Updated: I listened to this book while driving to and from the Eagle Ford Shale

March 8, 2014 By TXsharon

The Legend of Colton H. Bryant by Alexandra Fuller This is a beautifully written book. The NY Times review both praised Fuller for her writing skill and criticized her for taking what the reviewer suspects are "shortcuts." Fuller strings … [Read more...]

Eagle Ford Shale M2.8 frackquake

March 5, 2014 By TXsharon

There was an earthquake in the Eagle Ford Shale (EFS) today. It registered M2.8. Event Page In my earthquake presentation in Azle, I referenced a study of the EFS earthquakes. At the time of the study, there had been 62 "probable" earthquakes. … [Read more...]

Texans can’t live with fracking any longer

March 5, 2014 By TXsharon

Don't mess with Denton, Texas You can help Denton, TX go frack free with your donation today! Dear Readers, If Texans can’t live with fracking, no one can. Denton is located right in the heart of Texas’ Barnett Shale. … [Read more...]

Gassed by the gas refinery in your back yard

March 4, 2014 By TXsharon

This is one part of natural gas that the industry never talks about. They don't want you to know about it until it's too late to stop. Natural gas has to be processed through a refinery type facility before it can be used and those refinery type … [Read more...]

Why Denton residents are working to ban fracking in the city

March 1, 2014 By TXsharon

This story by Julie Dermansky, Denton, Texas Citizens Group Fights For Fracking Ban, and the accompanying video (below) illustrates why Denton residents are seeking a ban on fracking. After nearly 5 years of trying to get their concerns heard … [Read more...]

Where to sign the Denton fracking ban petition this weekend

February 27, 2014 By TXsharon

Tomorrow night, Friday, February 28th Sign the Denton fracking ban petition at the Mardi Gras on Walnut Street 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Look for the people wearing this t-shirt. Saturday, March 1st Fire Station #7 4201 Vintage Blvd. 1:00 PM to … [Read more...]

Two oilfield workers electrocuted as oilfield safety questioned

February 25, 2014 By TXsharon

A newspaper investigation found "lack of government inspections and shoddy practices by many oil and gas companies" has left a "toll of badly injured or killed workers." Forty-percent of the 663 fatal accidents happened in Texas. In 2012 alone, … [Read more...]

Another Frackquake in W.TX Near Snyder

February 24, 2014 By TXsharon

Just another one of many frackquakes near Snyder, TX. This one was a M2.8. Event Page The biggest one I know of was M4.4. CO2 injection for enhanced recovery from shale oil and gas wells has led to 48 earthquakes in Snyder,Texas. … [Read more...]

UPDATED: I was there: Exxon’s Rex Tillerson and the Water Tower

February 22, 2014 By TXsharon

I was there in Bartonville, Texas with Rex and Dick. The first time Rex Tillerson and Dick Armey addressed the Town of Bartonville about the water tower whose toxic emissions and activities would trespass onto their property causing health … [Read more...]