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Gasland the Documentary in Denton Tomorrow

February 17, 2010 By TXsharon

I had dinner tonight with Josh. We want you all to get in a plane, train or automobile and meet us in Washington D.C. this summer. Let's put our heads together and come up with a plan. Stay tuned...Gasland, winner of Sundance Jury Award, shows in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gasland

Range Resources Fouling Denton Air at Night

February 17, 2010 By TXsharon

At night, when no one is looking, Range Resources fouls Denton's air.I just got home and found this reader submitted photo (click for larger image). Reader reports that it smells BAD. Call the TCEQ hotline. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denton, Range Resources

TCEQ Must Test Benchmark 140 Times Metroplex Average

February 16, 2010 By TXsharon

TCEQ must test benchmark for VOCs is 140 times Metroplex average. VOCs can contain many toxic chemicals including benzene.Tony Walker, TCEQ Regional Administrator said I was wrong when I explained at the Denton Town Hall that we could be breathing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: TCEQ

Gov. Perry files suit to keep Toxic Texas air

February 16, 2010 By TXsharon

Three names to remember:Governor Rick PerryAttorney General Greg AbbottAgriculture Commissioner Todd StaplesToday these three gambled with the health of Texans to pull a political stunt. They filed a lawsuit against challenging the Environmental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EPA, TCEQ

Abrahm Lustgarten wins Polk Award for Hydraulic Fracturing reporting

February 16, 2010 By TXsharon

Congratulations Abrahm!The environmental reporting award went to Abrahm Lustgarten, of ProPublica, the investigative news group, for articles exploring potentially carcinogenic effects of hydraulic fracturing — drilling for natural gas with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: hydraulic fracture

Another Barnett Shale test reveals high benzene levels

February 16, 2010 By TXsharon

Benzene found 9 times over the limit.From Fort Worth resident, Jim Ashford.I have filed a complaint with TCEQ against Chesapeake Energy/Mid-Stream pipeline for excessive pollution and contamination of the air at my residence.On or about January 21, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Air pollution

Flaring frightens resident

February 16, 2010 By TXsharon

These photos were sent in by a reader.Two hours ago I was visiting XXX. While inside their home, we heard a loud noise. I could feel some vibration from the floor of their home. It sounded sort of like a train was going nearby. I didn't know what it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Flaring, global warming

Bill will allow citizens to enforce environmental laws

February 16, 2010 By TXsharon

EARTHWORLKS' Oil and Gas Accountability ProjectGood news for New Mexico, drilling affected communities across the countryYesterday a bill that would allow citizens to stop polluters from polluting took a big step towards becoming law. The New Mexico … [Read more...]

Filed Under: OGAP

To: Steve Heare, director of EPA’s Drinking Water Protection Division

February 16, 2010 By TXsharon

Dear Steve,I just read an article where you made the following statement in regards to state regulation of hydraulic fracturing:“I have no information that states aren’t doing a good job alreadyI'll let PA and CO with all their flammable water speak … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EPA, hydraulic fracture, Texas Railroad Commission

How dangerous is that natural gas well

February 16, 2010 By TXsharon

Well, I don't know what to think anymore. To hear Aruba Petroleum's Pinocchio tell it, the Ruggiero family is proud harborer of one super-duper safe Barnett Shale gas well. Pinocchio claims that thing is so safe they can turn their horses out to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aruba, Rancho los Malulos

CHK has big plans for Fort Worth

February 15, 2010 By TXsharon

The rumor is: CHK has purchased some buildings next to the Trinity River, South of Vickery and I-30 and East of University. They plan to tear down the buildings which includes hotels and drill 50 gas wells right next to the Old South Pancake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chesapeake Energy

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