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Letter Calls for Barnett Shale Drilling Moratorium

November 17, 2009 By TXsharon

This letter makes so much sense. I'll flesh out this post later but for now...Rogers: Fort Worth needs a moratorium on natural gas drillingIt is no good to improve our schools if the toxins our children are inhaling are damaging to their mental and … [Read more...]

National Alliance for Drilling Reform’s Gathering Line

November 17, 2009 By TXsharon

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), a broad alliance of … [Read more...]

Mortgages and Natural Gas Leases

November 17, 2009 By TXsharon

This is in Pennsylvania but it's only a matter of time, a few more people who just walk away from their homes, and a few more pipeline accidents until...Some properties may need to be re-mortgaged if gas leases signedPotential environmental damage to … [Read more...]

Seismic Testing in South Lakes Park in Denton, TX

November 16, 2009 By TXsharon

Aw common. They wouldn't be doing seismic if they didn't want to drill there.Drilling exploredOfficials say no wells planned at South Lakes Park as crews test landAlthough Titan secured city permits to test the ground at South Lakes Park, city … [Read more...]

TPA Round-up

November 16, 2009 By TXsharon

The Texas Progressive Alliance is starting to feel an odd craving for can-shaped servings of cranberry sauce as it brings you this week's highlights from the blogs.TXsharon continues to follow the abuses of Aruba Petroleum in a Barnett Shale backyard … [Read more...]

An Offer From the Mayor of DISH, TX

November 16, 2009 By TXsharon

I have been asked on several occasions, by folks around the country to come and talk about the air study here in DISH. It seems a bit odd to me, but it appears that tiny DISH, TX has been the only municipality to perform a study such as this. I will … [Read more...]

Oil Rig Snuff Film

November 16, 2009 By TXsharon

Moving video of oil rig accidents filmed by Roughnecks.How can anyone watch this and think THIS IS OKAY? Find more videos like this on Drilling AheadHere's another one. Find more videos like this on Drilling AheadMore snuff HERE not for the faint … [Read more...]

S.O.S! EnCana Headed to Marcellus!

November 15, 2009 By TXsharon

Large gas company eyes area for drillingEnCana Corp. will work with WhitMar Exploration Co. in seeking gas in the Marcellus Shale in the region.Sins of Encana … [Read more...]

Aruba Petroleum Operations Under the Cover of Darkness

November 15, 2009 By TXsharon

There is a device that prevents these diesel emissions but it's not being used.Diesel emissions contain benzene. Recently high levels of benzene were discovered around Barnett Shale drilling operations. EPA, HELP! Aggregate emissions!Soon, this rig … [Read more...]

A Fracking Song to Accompany the NY Statewide Drilling Ban

November 15, 2009 By TXsharon

I think New Yorkers are going to pull this drilling ban off. Here's their theme song.Please Sign the Petition to Ban Hydro- Fracture Gas Drilling in New York State … [Read more...]

Energy Efficiency is Possible Now! We Can Do This!

November 15, 2009 By TXsharon

We CAN do this people! It's not as hard as you think.Energy efficiency now Pt1Robert Pollin, Professor of Economics & PERI Co-director:Massive investment in energy efficiency and public transport can drive economy.I don't think it's even … [Read more...]