From a reader:1. INTRODUCTION: In the old days, oil & gas and other polluting operators bought-off politicians through political donations. As the politicians became more and more greedy, they have decided that there are more effective … [Read more...]
Watch out Marcelus Shalers! Propaganda Ratcheting UP!
Gas drillers battle Pennsylvania pollution concernsThe public outcry threatens to impede exploitation of the 44-million-acre (18-million-hectare) Marcellus Shale, which geologists say might contain enough natural gas to meet U.S. demand for a … [Read more...]
If you think domestic drilling is bad, have a look at this
Shell is guiltyShell's crimes have led to environmental and social devastation in the Niger Delta, and now threaten the global climate. But Shell cannot escape justice forever. Join us to demand social and environmental justice from the world’s … [Read more...]
The Regulation of the Oil and Gas Industry
When the Town of DISH adopted its drilling ordinance several years ago I was told by many that we would never be able to enforce it. In response to us adopting the ordinance, the local Devon Energy Landman, said he would see us in court before he … [Read more...]
Fort Worth City Council Elections
The upcoming elections in Fort Worth may be the most important in my lifetime. Get information about District 3 HERE.Fort Worth needs at least one City Council member who can't be influenced by industry! … [Read more...]
Cow Death Investigation II
A slideshow.They are conducting more tests and it may be next week before results are released.In the meantime, there is not one good reason for the oil and gas industry to have exemptions from our federal environmental statutes. See sample … [Read more...]
From a regular reader.Reported an old pit full of oily stuff to the RRC.RRC investigates.Probably tells them to empty pit.Here's where it's going about 1/4 mile away to one of those "surface" disposal wells in Booger County. Could this be … [Read more...]
Hydraulic Fracture Fluid Kills Cattle Near Chesapeake Well
The drilling crew at a Chesapeake well site in Louisiana was "injecting fluids at high pressure to break down the shale and release natural gas," when some cattle ingested the fluid and died. 19 16 (edit) of the cattle died.That sure sounds a lot … [Read more...]
Texas Oil & Gas Accountability Project (Texas OGAP)
Texas Oil & Gas Accountability Project (Texas OGAP) steering committee.Gwen Lachelt of the Oil and Gas Accountability Project discusses strategies for protecting Texas from toxic drilling waste with members of the Texas OGAP Steering Committee … [Read more...]
Chesapeake under fire from shareholders over CEO pay
OIL AND GAS: Chesapeake under fire from shareholders over CEO pay (Tuesday, April 28, 2009)Chesapeake Energy Corp. shareholders are blasting the company and its directors for paying CEO Aubrey McClendon $112 million last year even as the company's … [Read more...]
“Texans are being Railroaded” By our own “TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION”
From a reader:No, the Texas Railroad Commission does not regulate Trains, Planes and Automobiles; it regulates the GREED for the Texas Oil and Gas Industry!! In the last few years in North Texas we have seen the BOOM of the BARNETT SHALE GAS FIELDS. … [Read more...]
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