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...]
Don Young calls for Big Gas to clean up their own mess!
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...]
Chesapeake Energy fracked up some water in New York
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...]
I’m going to resist my urge to be sarcastic…
...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...]
Limits on air pollution from oil and gas drilling to be updated
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...]
Asbestos in Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid and Other Drilling Products
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...]
H.R. 2766 – FRAC Act Has 47 Cosponsors
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...]
EPA: GHG Endangers Human Health
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...]
Chesapeake Energy & Schlumberger fined $52.74 per gallon for spill
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...]
Barnett Shale Not Alone. Radioactive Drilling Waste in Marcellus Shale
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...]
TPA Round-up
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...]
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