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128 billion gallons of water each year removed from our water cycle

January 3, 2010 By TXsharon

...and that's not taking into account what's already gone or the worldwide water ruined by shale drilling.Natural Gas Drilling: What We Don’t Knowby Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica -Another uncertainty arises from the enormous amounts of water needed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: hydraulic fracture, Water

Texas has NO regulation specific to hydraulic fracturing

December 30, 2009 By TXsharon

Despite our Texas Railroad Commissioners' attempts to claim that federal regulation under the FRAC Act would violate state's rights, it's simply not true. It's nothing but propaganda. The truth can be found here:Hydraulic Fracture: The Truth About … [Read more...]

Filed Under: FRAC Act, hydraulic fracture

More about the fracking sand use in hydraulic fracture

December 14, 2009 By TXsharon

Crystalline silica is commonly used in hydraulic fracturing. See videos of this "sand" as industry likes to call it boiling into the air.Crystalline silica deposited in the lungs causes epithelial and macrophage injury and activation. Crystalline … [Read more...]

Filed Under: hydraulic fracture

All that fracking sand everywhere is unhealthy

December 14, 2009 By TXsharon

All that fracking sand flying around in the air can cause serious lung damage. I've taken videos of the stuff whirling around during hydraulic fracturing. There's no telling what might be mixed in with it.Several months ago we learned they use … [Read more...]

Filed Under: hydraulic fracture

Hydraulic Fracturing Contaminates New York Water

December 12, 2009 By TXsharon

It seems no place is immune to water contamination caused by hydraulic fracturing yet the industry continues to claim there is no proof fracking contaminates drinking water.Does that remind you of another time when a huge industry claimed there was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: hydraulic fracture, Marcellus Shale

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

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

Aruba Petroleum Hydraulic Fracturing Operation

December 4, 2009 By TXsharon

Aruba Petroleum hydraulic fracturing operationin a Wise County back yard.Welcome to the Ruggiero home in Wise County. They bought 10 acres, built a nice fence and a barn then bought their 9 year old daughter, Reilly, a horse for Christmas. Now they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aruba, hydraulic fracture

Congress Orders EPA to Study Hydraulic Fracturing

November 11, 2009 By TXsharon

In 2005, at the urging of Dick Cheney, former Halliburton CEO, Congress exempt fracing from the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In 2001, Cheney’s energy task force report “touted” benefits and ignored … [Read more...]

Filed Under: hydraulic fracture

Hydraulic Fracture: Dead and Deformed Cattle in the Marcellus Shale

November 6, 2009 By TXsharon

In Western Pennsylvania, cattle died and calves were born in deformed eyes after their mothers drank contaminated water.So what about the ten calves? Four were stillborn, one was born with a cleft lip and five were born without pupils in their eyes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: hydraulic fracture, Marcellus Shale, oil and gas drilling. pollution

Environment Texas: How Natural Gas Drilling Threatens Drinking Water

November 4, 2009 By TXsharon

Toxic Chemicals on TapHow Natural Gas Drilling Threatens Drinking WaterEnvironment Texas released a new study today that details how natural gas development can endanger our water. Steps we should take to protect our water from the executive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: hydraulic fracture, Texas Environment

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