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The Gathering Line

December 9, 2009 By TXsharon

We're back from the holidays!Gathering Line - a special pipeline that transports gas from the field to the main pipeline.The Gathering Line is a round-up of oil & gas drilling news brought to you by National Alliance for Drilling Reform (NA4DR), … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gathering Line

Don Young calls for Big Gas to clean up their own mess!

December 9, 2009 By TXsharon

Kudos to Don Young for nailing it when he said in this Channel 33 interview that industry should start a fund to pay for the clean-up of this awful mess they have made of our environment and our vital natural resources.12/08 Clearing the AirHigh … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Air pollution

Chesapeake Energy fracked up some water in New York

December 9, 2009 By TXsharon

6,000 people signed a petition asking New York's Governor to strengthen state regulations before more drilling occurs.6,000 sign petition asking DEC to strengthen natural gas-drilling regulationsBut the following report about muddy water after a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: hydraulic fracture

I’m going to resist my urge to be sarcastic…

December 9, 2009 By TXsharon

...and just provide you with a link to the circus of the surreal.FW Leaders Demand Answers on Barnett Shale PollutionState environmental expert provides few answers to mayor, City CouncilMike Lee has a thorough report:Pressure grows for testing at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Air pollution

Limits on air pollution from oil and gas drilling to be updated

December 8, 2009 By TXsharon

Environmental groups and EPA reach agreement on updating nationwide limits on air pollution from oil and gas drilling.You can read the press release HERE.“Clean air is literally being drilled away by the oil and gas industry in all corners of this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Air pollution

Asbestos in Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid and Other Drilling Products

December 8, 2009 By TXsharon

You might remember the videos posted showing the "vapor/steam" emitted when hydraulic fracturing occurs. Industry calls me a "lunatic" and says it's only sand but a quick Google search reveals that it's more likely silica which is similar to asbestos … [Read more...]

Filed Under: hydraulic fracture

H.R. 2766 – FRAC Act Has 47 Cosponsors

December 8, 2009 By TXsharon

H.R.2766Title: To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes.Sponsor: Rep DeGette, Diana [CO-1] (introduced 6/9/2009) Cosponsors (47)Related Bills: S.1215Note: No Texas Cosponsors. ASK … [Read more...]

Filed Under: FRAC Act

EPA: GHG Endangers Human Health

December 8, 2009 By TXsharon

EPA says greenhouse gases endanger human healthThis is terrific news!The EPA said that the scientific evidence surrounding climate change clearly shows that greenhouse gases "threaten the public health and welfare of the American people" and that the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Air pollution, global warming

Chesapeake Energy & Schlumberger fined $52.74 per gallon for spill

December 8, 2009 By TXsharon

N E W S R E L E A S E COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIACOMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIADept. of Environmental ProtectionNorthcentral Regional Office208 W. Third Street, Suite 101Williamsport, Pa 17701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/7/2009CONTACT:Daniel T. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chesapeake Energy

Barnett Shale Not Alone. Radioactive Drilling Waste in Marcellus Shale

December 7, 2009 By TXsharon

We, in the Barnett Shale, are not sitting alone in our toxic and radioactive drilling waste.Tests show high concentration of radioactive waste in MarcellusAn analysis of wastewater samples by the Department of Health found levels of radium-226, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NORM Radioactive Waste

TPA Round-up

December 7, 2009 By TXsharon

Once again it's time for the Texas Progressive Alliance to bring you the highlights from the blogs.Power to the People! Head over to Texas Vox to learn more about the Fair Elections Now Act.Xanthippas at Three Wise Men airs out some thoughts on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

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