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Does the gas industry threaten your health?

October 7, 2009 By TXsharon

Does the gas industry threaten your health? Find out at the DISH, TX public meeting: 10/12 at 7pm Public can discuss new study showing toxic air threats from gas compressor stations … [Read more...]

Arlington Residents Sick of Barnett Shale Natural Gas

October 7, 2009 By TXsharon

Some Arlington residents say a nearby gas well is making them sick"I could step out of my door and go into intense migraines," said DenBraber, who said her reaction to the fumes has been less intense this year.Of course industry and apologists are … [Read more...]

Sen. Glen Hegar Appointed to Texas Sunset Advisory Commission

October 7, 2009 By TXsharon

The Sunset Advisory Commission has oversight over 150 Texas government agencies.Who is Sunset?In 1977, the Texas Legislature created the Sunset Advisory Commission to identify and eliminate waste, duplication, and inefficiency in government agencies. … [Read more...]

EPA Awards $130,000+ to Texas Railriad Commission

October 7, 2009 By TXsharon

The funds will be used by the Commission to perform mechanical integrity tests on Class III injection wells, and provide technical, drilling, completion, and reporting assistance to injection well operators in the State of Texas.LINK … [Read more...]

Denton Succumbs to Greed. Range Resources to Drill 5 Wells

October 7, 2009 By TXsharon

Greed is a powerful force. Ignoring all the recent news, Denton, Texas City Council voted last night to endanger public helth and safety and allow Range Resources to drill 5 natural gas wells right next to a city park, a neighborhood, hospital and … [Read more...]

Public Citizen Sues TCEQ

October 7, 2009 By TXsharon

For Immediate Release: Contact: Tom “Smitty”Smith (512) 797-8468Oct. 6, 2009Public Citizen Urges Texas Court to Force State Air Agency toRegulate Global Warming EmissionsAUSTIN – Saying that climate change must be considered … [Read more...]

Speaking of the Chemicals Used to Develop Natural Gas

October 7, 2009 By TXsharon

Halliburton is having an index of the hydraulic fracturing chemicals they use assessed by a third party. Then they plan to release it for industry use. The index addresses the ability of chemicals to be health, physical, and environment … [Read more...]

Pictures of Chemicals Used to Develop Natural Gas

October 6, 2009 By TXsharon

Operators like to say the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and drilling are "negligible" amounts. Here are some pictures of chemicals at drill sites. What do you think? Does this look negligible to you?The first 3 pictures are courtesy of … [Read more...]

Mamoth Gas Find in S. TX.

October 6, 2009 By TXsharon

As if South Texas doesn't already have enough drilling related pollution problems.Companies bet big on South Texas gas findWe need a better plan for protecting human health and safety, wildlife and our vital natural resources. We should sacrifice … [Read more...]

Split Estate World TV Premier October 17

October 6, 2009 By TXsharon

Red Rock Pictures is proud to announce that Split Estate will broadcast on Planet Green, a Discovery Channel, on October 17.Planet Green is the multi-platform media destination devoted to the environment. Available in 57 million homes, Planet Green … [Read more...]

Have We Been Punk’d By Natural Gas?

October 6, 2009 By TXsharon

How can you convince people to risk their vital resources, diminish their quality of live and risk health and safety?Policy makers have not embraced wide use of natural gas, in part because U.S. production was declining until the recent discoveries. … [Read more...]