Range Resources and their "expert" would have you believe that "fracturing caused by Range's drilling 'couldn't possibly be the reason for contamination of the Lipsky or any other wells.'"That's quite a statement but you have to consider that the … [Read more...]
No mortgages on homes with leases
Houses for shaleNew mortgages unavailable for properties with gas drilling leases, By Linda FieldsIn a memo, a top executive at the bank writes it would be “very difficult to obtain financing due to the potential hazard.” The memo continues, “Also if … [Read more...]
Fracking: Halliburton spills acid in Colorado. Truck driver killed in Fort Worth
In Colorado, a Halliburton Truck spilled acid on a police officer. Greeley police officer treated after being doused with acidA truck from Haliburton Oil Services, hauling three small tanks of 28 percent hydrochloric acid was on the truck scale, and … [Read more...]
PHOTO: Landfarming in Booger County
When they don't know what to do with the massive amounts of waste generated from shale gas extraction, they spray it on farmland and call it landfarming. I'm sure the operator diligently tested the waste to make certain it is not too toxic. I'm sure. … [Read more...]
Shale drilling complaints are the same nationwide
This could be and excerpt from a forum in the Barnett Shale, or the Marcellus Shale, or the Fayetteville Shale, or the Haynesville Shale and soon to be the Eagle Ford Shale.Western Wyoming residents at the forum said government and industry … [Read more...]
Sneaky Snakes: Landmen antics in the Barnett Shale
As Barnett Shale Drilling Heats Up, Sneaky Tactics ContinueRecently, some of our members have reported receiving notices from The Caffey Group of an offer to enter into a 5-year lease agreement for a $3000 signing bonus and 20% net royalties. We … [Read more...]
Dallas passes nine month moratorium on drilling permits.
Congratulations on all your hard work! I haven't seen any news reports yet but I'm sure there are some. … [Read more...]
EPA wrong! Range Resources did not frack up Parker County water!
UPDATE: For the best reporting to date on this case see: Better reporting on Range Resources water contamination case in Parker County, it is a long but essential read if you are interested in this case. The Texas Railroad Commission Proudly … [Read more...]
Naming Names: Corrupt Texas Politicians
Nice job of reporting by Texas Observers and published by the Alpine Daily Planet:Lifestyles of the corrupt and electedBy David Mann & Abby Rapoport, Texas ObserverAttorney Gen. Greg Abbott used campaign funds to pay off cell phone bills, which … [Read more...]
Gas explosion in Philly kills one, injures several and leaves many homeless
PHILADELPHIA – A gas main explosion caught on video sent a 50-foot fireball into the sky above a Philadelphia neighborhood, killing a utility worker, injuring five other people and forcing dozens of residents from their homes.LINKLink to dramatic … [Read more...]
Al Armendariz most influential in Texas politics
Tomorrow the Texas Monthly will announce its list of the 25 people who are most politically influential in Texas. According to BurkaBlog, Dr. Al Armendariz, EPA Region 6 Administrator is on the list.Way to go, Dr. Al! … [Read more...]
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