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New research shows more methane leaking than previously thought

June 26, 2014 By TXsharon

This article, Research raises new concerns about climate impact of natural gas, by Gayathri Vaidyanathan for E&E News,  requires a subscription but I don't want you to miss the information so I'll summarize. Update: Link to full article in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: GHG, global warming, Methane Tagged With: fracking, global warming, Greenhouse Gas, Methane, Natural Gas

EPA GHG Map: Texas is serial killer

October 24, 2013 By TXsharon

Air pollution mortality is one of five leading causes of death worldwide. Source:  Mark Jacobson, Ph.D., slide show. From this EPA map, it's clear to see that Texas is a serial killer.   Also see: EPA chart: Oil & gas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Air pollution, EPA, GHG, global warming

EPA chart: Oil & gas production and fracking number 2 GHG emitter

October 23, 2013 By TXsharon

Petroleum and natural gas systems are worse than refineries as Green House Gas emitters and second only to power plants.   Also see: It's the Methane Stupid What's Behind Surging Ozone Pollution in Texas? Study to Weigh Role of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: GHG, global warming, Methane

Lifecycle Shale GHG Emissions from Shale Gas: More bad news for Big Gas

July 1, 2011 By TXsharon

Lifecycle GREENHOUSE GAS EmissionsFrom Shale Gas Compared to CoalAn Analysis of Two StudiesShale gas full-cycle GHG emissions are higher than those of coal when comparing both the existing electricity generating fleets and best-in-class electricity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: GHG

Fracked gas worse than coal for climate

April 11, 2011 By TXsharon

The Cornell study will be released formally on the 14th but one reporter managed to get a copy.Study: Gas from ‘fracking’ worse than coal on climateBy Ben Geman - 04/10/11The conclusion is explosive because natural gas enjoys broad political support … [Read more...]

Filed Under: GHG

Media coverage of EPA meeting in Dallas

January 15, 2011 By TXsharon

Here is a list of media coverage so far:I already posted a link to the Dallas Observer with my comments HERE.Texas agency a no-show at EPA hearingEmission opponents praise feds; state says effort futileWay to go Ginger from Flower Mound!Ginger … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EPA, GHG, global warming

Texans thank EPA for intervening in Texas.

January 15, 2011 By TXsharon

Today I attended the EPA vs Rick Perry Showdown in Dallas.The Dallas Observer has a great write up. Downtown, An Outpouring of Thanks to EPA Officials for Stepping In to Regulate Texas's AirPeople were grateful for the intervention and asked the EPA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EPA, GHG, global warming

Williams gas leak causes 25 families to evacuate

December 30, 2010 By TXsharon

Does Williams ever use that "Good Neighbor" myth around here any more?This is happening in Mississippi at a Williams facilityNatural gas leak forces evacuationsBy David Owens“The gas migrated into an onsite water well, and actually blew the well … [Read more...]

Filed Under: GHG, global warming, Methane, Williams

Since Texas won’t, EPA must. Thank the EPA today!

December 23, 2010 By TXsharon

From the EPA:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued certain actions on December 23 to clarify that EPA will be issuing Clean Air Act permits for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the state's behalf starting in January 2011. The actions are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EPA, GHG

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