Three names to remember:Governor Rick PerryAttorney General Greg AbbottAgriculture Commissioner Todd StaplesToday these three gambled with the health of Texans to pull a political stunt. They filed a lawsuit against challenging the Environmental … [Read more...]
Abrahm Lustgarten wins Polk Award for Hydraulic Fracturing reporting
Congratulations Abrahm!The environmental reporting award went to Abrahm Lustgarten, of ProPublica, the investigative news group, for articles exploring potentially carcinogenic effects of hydraulic fracturing — drilling for natural gas with a … [Read more...]
Another Barnett Shale test reveals high benzene levels
Benzene found 9 times over the limit.From Fort Worth resident, Jim Ashford.I have filed a complaint with TCEQ against Chesapeake Energy/Mid-Stream pipeline for excessive pollution and contamination of the air at my residence.On or about January 21, … [Read more...]
Flaring frightens resident
These photos were sent in by a reader.Two hours ago I was visiting XXX. While inside their home, we heard a loud noise. I could feel some vibration from the floor of their home. It sounded sort of like a train was going nearby. I didn't know what it … [Read more...]
Bill will allow citizens to enforce environmental laws
EARTHWORLKS' Oil and Gas Accountability ProjectGood news for New Mexico, drilling affected communities across the countryYesterday a bill that would allow citizens to stop polluters from polluting took a big step towards becoming law. The New Mexico … [Read more...]
To: Steve Heare, director of EPA’s Drinking Water Protection Division
Dear Steve,I just read an article where you made the following statement in regards to state regulation of hydraulic fracturing:“I have no information that states aren’t doing a good job alreadyI'll let PA and CO with all their flammable water speak … [Read more...]
How dangerous is that natural gas well
Well, I don't know what to think anymore. To hear Aruba Petroleum's Pinocchio tell it, the Ruggiero family is proud harborer of one super-duper safe Barnett Shale gas well. Pinocchio claims that thing is so safe they can turn their horses out to … [Read more...]
CHK has big plans for Fort Worth
The rumor is: CHK has purchased some buildings next to the Trinity River, South of Vickery and I-30 and East of University. They plan to tear down the buildings which includes hotels and drill 50 gas wells right next to the Old South Pancake … [Read more...]
Shale gas too "environmentally unsound" for Russia
Russia won't develop shale gas because of the risk to drinking water. So now Russia has a better environmental record than the US. Aren't you proud?Gazprom scorns shale gas as 'danger to drinking water'Russia's Gazprom has attacked the idea that huge … [Read more...]
TPA Round-up
The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes you all a happy Lunar New Year, and brings you the first Year of the Tiger blog roundup.Justin at Asian American Action Fund Blog notes that Houston is the first locale President Obama named in his Lunar New Year … [Read more...]
Attention Flower Mound Residents!
Your help is needed in a petition drive.WE ARE KICKING OFF OUR PETITION DRIVESATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20th & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21stfrom 10am-6pm both daysat the following locations: Bridlewood … [Read more...]
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