...and just provide you with a link to the circus of the surreal.FW Leaders Demand Answers on Barnett Shale PollutionState environmental expert provides few answers to mayor, City CouncilMike Lee has a thorough report:Pressure grows for testing at … [Read more...]
Limits on air pollution from oil and gas drilling to be updated
Environmental groups and EPA reach agreement on updating nationwide limits on air pollution from oil and gas drilling.You can read the press release HERE.“Clean air is literally being drilled away by the oil and gas industry in all corners of this … [Read more...]
Asbestos in Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid and Other Drilling Products
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...]
H.R. 2766 – FRAC Act Has 47 Cosponsors
H.R.2766Title: To repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes.Sponsor: Rep DeGette, Diana [CO-1] (introduced 6/9/2009) Cosponsors (47)Related Bills: S.1215Note: No Texas Cosponsors. ASK … [Read more...]
EPA: GHG Endangers Human Health
EPA says greenhouse gases endanger human healthThis is terrific news!The EPA said that the scientific evidence surrounding climate change clearly shows that greenhouse gases "threaten the public health and welfare of the American people" and that the … [Read more...]
Chesapeake Energy & Schlumberger fined $52.74 per gallon for spill
N E W S R E L E A S E COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIACOMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIADept. of Environmental ProtectionNorthcentral Regional Office208 W. Third Street, Suite 101Williamsport, Pa 17701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/7/2009CONTACT:Daniel T. … [Read more...]
Barnett Shale Not Alone. Radioactive Drilling Waste in Marcellus Shale
We, in the Barnett Shale, are not sitting alone in our toxic and radioactive drilling waste.Tests show high concentration of radioactive waste in MarcellusAn analysis of wastewater samples by the Department of Health found levels of radium-226, and … [Read more...]
TPA Round-up
Once again it's time for the Texas Progressive Alliance to bring you the highlights from the blogs.Power to the People! Head over to Texas Vox to learn more about the Fair Elections Now Act.Xanthippas at Three Wise Men airs out some thoughts on the … [Read more...]
Barnett Shale Earthquake in Ellis County
Another Barnett Shale Earthquake. Mountain Creek records 2.8-magnitude earthquakeELLIS COUNTY — A 2.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Mountain Creek community in Ellis County about 11:30 p.m. Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. … [Read more...]
WY Pipeline Explosion Slide Show
I didn't post about the $2.3 million fine for the 2006 fatal explosion because that news was all over the internet and widely circulated in email.But, HOLY COW! Please check out the slide show! When you get to about number 20... OMG! … [Read more...]
Gas Line Fire Burns for Hours
A contractor for AT&T was burying optic cable and hit a pipeline in Mississippi today causing the pipeline to explode. The contractor, who did call before he started digging, said he has hit pipeline before but none of it has ever exploded. … [Read more...]
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