Report state fraud HERE Mayor Tillman's bombshell at EPA meeting The monitor in DISH is not showing emissions but independent testing next to the monitor shows a different story. … [Read more...]
New TCEQ rules don’t go far enough
The new TCEQ rules are a start but they don't go far enough because the existing wells are grandfathered in under the old permit by rule. That means the 14,000 gas wells in the Barnett Shale that are fouling our air daily will continue to foul our … [Read more...]
Thank Senator Davis for this inventory
I forgot to post this earlier. Phase I of the TCEQ Barnett Shale Area Special Inventory is up and running.It's interesting to look at. Why does Tarrant County have so many produced water tanks compared to the most heavily drilled counties Denton and … [Read more...]
Revolving door swings both ways?
Rumor has it that one of the new TCEQ inspectors who is doing air testing in the Barnett Shale used to work for CHK. This is a completely unsubstantiated rumor. It might be fun to have a look at the TCEQ inspectors' resumes. … [Read more...]
Correcting a mistake
I remember when Runner Susan found the disaster affectionately known as Shanty Town, the inspector from the Texas Railroad Commission chastised her by saying, "Everyone makes mistakes."Okay, it's true that everyone makes mistakes but calling Shanty … [Read more...]
How to make Barnett Shale emissions safe for human health
As stated in the comments, Wolf Eagle is working on a correction to this post. I understand that Kleinfelder addressed this blog post at the Flower Mound Council meeting last night, 7/20/10. Kleinfelder should understand that mistakes happen. As I … [Read more...]
Barnett Shale short-term exposure conversation ends here and now
Texas, the most toxic state, just became a lot more toxic.What is the real, long-term risk of getting cancer from living near gas wells?New analysis highlights toxin findingsState agency looks at risks from compounds found at gas facilities12:21 AM … [Read more...]
Thank you for a memorable evening of democracy
This was sent by Jim Schermbeck for Downwinders At Risk, but it goes for me too.Click for online version with graphicWe want to thank all of you who answered the call and turned out for last night's TCEQ public meeting on DFW's new clean air … [Read more...]
Susana Hildebrand, TCEQ, Please Read
Tonight I figured out why our air is so bad up here in North Texas. At the first DFW state smog meeting in 4 years, Susana Hildebrand, Chief Engineer/Deputy Director, TCEQ asked the following question:"What does natural gas have to do with it. We're … [Read more...]
Beer & tacos before the TCEQ meeting in Arlington
If you want changeSHOW UPSPEAK OUTWe promise it will be fun!Meet us at Fuzzy's Tacos tomorrow at 6:00 for tacos and beer before the TCEQ meeting.Fuzzy's Taco Shop510 East Abram St3 blocks east from City HallEveryone Welcome FIRST STATE DFW SMOG MTG … [Read more...]
Car vs Gas Well Smackdown on the Trinity As New DFW Air Plan Gears Up
For Immediate Release: 8:00 am Wednesday, June 23, 2010News Conference: 10 AM TODAYWhere: Brand New Natural Gas Well Derrick2376 4th Street, Ft. Worth 76102(MAP)For More Information: Jim Schermbeck 806-787-6567"Get as Tough on IndustryAs You Are … [Read more...]
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