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  • Barnett Shale: Using God

    Don Young has an excellent post on FWCanDoGod & Gas DrillingCollectively, churches are among the largest landowners in many communities. They are often located in the heart of neighborhoods and are generally trusted by neighbors. Gas drillers may be evil but they are not dumb. When mapping out their assault [...]
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    Posted: November 27, 2009, 6:21pm EST

  • Pipelines in the News

    Someone asked me if the following article is about Carter Avenue Pipeline. It is not. It's another neighborhood in Arlington facing the same issue faced by the Carter Avenue neighbors.Some in Arlington neighborhood unhappy with pipeline plansThis neighborhood has a website where you can learn more about their situation.A followup [...]
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    Posted: November 27, 2009, 10:18am EST

  • Memories: Palin turkey pardon?

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    Posted: November 26, 2009, 1:45pm EST

  • My Thanksgiving Dinner

    My son is making turducken. Freaks me out. [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2009, 8:58am EST

  • If you think the Barnett Shale is toxic...

    The Tar Sands BLOWWatch this video then...Do something about it!The Canadian Tar Sands is the world's largest, and dirtiest, energy project. Dirty oil sands crude generates as much as five times greenhouse gas as conventional oil. Yet, unless steps are taken by the U.S. and Canada, both countries will become [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2009, 5:51pm EST

  • We're All Deep DISH in the Barnett Shale

    DISH, TX is not the only Barnett Shale area with high levels of toxic drilling emissions.High emissions levels recorded outside DishTCEQ still analyzing data on toxic compounds found during site visitsPeggy Heinkel-WolfeIdentified only as “Site 8” between five and 10 miles west of Dish, inspectors with the Texas Commission on [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2009, 11:26pm EST

  • Lots More TCEQ Barnett Shale Emission Videos

    We have around 60 videos so I'll be updating the collection for a couple of days. Check back to see if there is a video from a facility near you.Barnett Shale TCEQ Videos Show Fugitive Emissions' [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2009, 11:04pm EST

  • TPA Round-up

    The Texas Progressive Alliance as Thanksgiving week begins brings you this week's highlights from the blogs.The Texas Cloverleaf clues you in on why you can't breathe in Denton County-- gas drillers!WCNews at Eye On Williamson has some Thoughts on Straus' Interim Charges - including topics like feral hogs, blogging, and [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 10:02pm EST

  • DISH TX Calls For Five Natural Gas Compression Stations to Halt Operations

    Based on results of recent air study, local officials in the town of DISH, TX have asked operators for a safety stand downDISH, TX -- The results of a DISH, Texas municipal Ambient Air Quality Study recently revealed high concentrations of toxic air emissions, including neurotoxins and carcinogens, near and [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 8:32pm EST

  • Aruba Petroleum Rig is Down

    The Ruggiero household is celebrating while bracing themselves for the next assualt--fracking. I just received this email.Big Giant Pollution Machine #7 is down!The fracking starts on 11/30/09.Read about Aruba Petroleum's assault on an America family, with pictures and video. [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 7:56pm EST

  • BREAKING: No Pipeline on Carter Ave!

    I just received this email from Don Young:CBS 11 News will have a live update at 6 pm CST from Carter Avenue to announce that Chesapeake has submitted a plan to TXDOT that will move the gathering line North of I-30.Rumors of this have ben floating for days. Wendy Davis [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 7:29pm EST

  • Is Premier Tank Truck Dumping Drilling Waste Illegally in Montague County?

    Premier Tank Truck Service, LLC runs a 24/7 oil field service company operation specializing in hauling: o Produced saltwater o Welled and purchased freshwater for well fracing o Various drilling muds for oil and gas well drilling o Frac Tank Rental / Storage Capability [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 7:15am EST

  • More Wells Contaminated with Radioactive Water

    Brett Shipp, WFAA, reportsThe TCEQ is downplaying it.Also see:Radioactive Drilling Waste in Barnett Shale and Marcellus Shale. It's in our water!Brett Shipp Investigates Radioactive Water in Barnett ShaleBarnett Shale Radioactive Waste is Bone-Seeking Carcinogen When Airborne and Has 1622 Year Half-LifeRRC Has Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy on Barnett Shale' [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 11:20pm EST

  • Irony Alert: No Trespassing Signs in DISH, TX

    DISH, TX has some new No Trespassing signs up! It's ironic because they were erected by industry NOT the citizens of DISH. The citizens of DISH can actually spell despite all the benzene and neurotoxins industry pumps at them.Industry trespasses and takes half the town with compressor stations, processing plants' [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 8:22pm EST

  • Barnett Shale TCEQ Videos Show Fugitive Emissions

    UPDATED to include Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe's article. Environmental inspectors find high emissions near Dish. Excerpts belowTexas OGAP requested emission testing records from TCEQ. Below is a list of videos taken by a GasFindIR Camera in the Barnett Shale area. Find your area then click the link to see the fugitive emissions' [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 8:02pm EST

  • Gas Line Explosion Near Palestine, Texas

    This happened Sunday.Gas Line Explosion Causes Tucker Residents to EvacuateA gas line ruptured in the Tucker area Sunday afternoon, causing residents to evacuate.A 12-inch gas line erupted around 4:30 p.m. near Anderson County Roads 2130 and 2133.According to Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor, the gas line was admitting a white [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:49pm EST

  • Nothing Like Some Drilling Pollution to Create Unexpected Environmentalist

    It's amazing how far some drilling pollution will go toward creating new environmentalists. Amy Mall has a post up at NRDC's Switchboard with quotes from some unexpected environmentalists.Who said this?"I used to think environmentalists were wacky people that just didn't want to make money." It's amazing to see read the' [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 5:44pm EST

  • Dallas Blog on the Barnett Shale Emissions

    State Politely Requests Barnett Shale Operators Not to Kill Too Many PeopleI like the way they put that.I received an email this morning from a friend who made some good points so I used those for my comment at Dallas Blog:Notice that TCEQ says in one breath that exposure to [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:31pm EST

  • An EOG Injection/Disposal Well - Your New Neighbor

    One morning you wake up to the sound of bulldozers clearing the land next door. No one notified you and the only way you know what's coming is a stake in the ground marked: EOG SWD.Having lived around Barnett Shale activity for a while, you know that SWD probably means [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 9:09am EST

  • Breaking: Pipeline Station Explodes

    Pipeline Station Explodes in DeSoto Parish Sunday, Nov 22, 2009 @02:34pm CSTNBC 6 News has learned a pipeline station exploded about 1 p.m. Sunday in DeSoto Parish. DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Sgt. Robert Henniger says it happened on Highway 5, east of 175, near Bradshaw Road. He says the gas valuves [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 8:10am EST

  • Industry Needs More Time to Poision Barnett Shale Air

    Have you ever noticed that things start moving when wealthy people are affected?TCEQ is meeting with the larger Barnett Shale producers to say, "Pretty please stop exposing the public to high levels of benzene." The larger producers are either saying, "It's them, not us!" or, "We need more data." Affordable [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:33am EST

  • Yard Art and Sound Effects Compliments of Aruba Petroleum

    Aruba Petroleum Operations Under the Cover of DarknessAruba Petroleum Is Sure Mad at MeEPA Must Aggregate Big Gas Emissions! See Aruba Petroleum Example.Aruba Petroleum Refuses Simple Step to Improve Barnett Shale AirVIDEO: Aruba Petroleum In Your Backyard.Aruba Petroleum Toxic Mess in Barnett ShaleVIDEO: Aruba Petroleum Toxic Spill in Barnett ShaleSpill [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 9:35pm EST

  • The Barnett Shale Money Changers

    Spiritual leaders in the Barnett Shale use Godto excuse their greed. The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary leased their minerals to Chesapeake who plans to drill up to 14 natural gas wells--closer than the recommended setback distance--next to an elementary school where children from low income households attend. A SBTS alumni [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 10:43am EST

  • Planet Green Exposes Industry Greenwashing

    Thank you gentle readers who badgered me until I expanded my entertainment package to include Planet Green. Right now they are exposing the oil & gas industry's greenwashing commercials. [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 10:03am EST

  • Mrs. Burns Has Breaking News About XOM

    I'll let her tell it as only she can.Breaking news!' [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 9:56am EST

  • Looking Out a Barnett Shale Living Room Window

    A few weeks ago, I showed you the view out Christine Ruggiero's kitchen window.Looking Out a Barnett Shale Kitchen WindowToday I took this picture looking out Christine's living room window.That's Aruba Petroleum gearing up to frack the well on Christine's neighbor's property. Then Aruba will move to Christine's back yard [...]
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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 2:07am EST

  • Another Close One in the Barnett Shale

    I took this today on FM 455 in Wise County. [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 7:20pm EST

  • Brett Shipp Investigates Radioactive Water in Barnett Shale

    What would cause a sudden spike in radioactive material in this city's water source?Brett Shipp News 8 InvestigationNews 8 Investigates: Dangerously 'hot' water in Hudson OaksThis following slides are from a presentation on NORM given by the Texas Railroad Commission. Parker County is in District 7.I will update this post' [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 7:53am EST

  • Chesapeake Energy Well Blowout Kills One Displaces Neighborhood

    A Chesapeake Energy gas well blowout killed one, injured another, caused a neighborhood to be evacuated and sent at least 6 fire fighters to the hospital. The blowout spewed natural gas methane into the air for about 30 minutes.This well was 300 feet from a house. ...like this well.LINKUPDATE: Haynesville [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 10:29pm EST

  • Barnett Shale Drilling Emissions NOT Breaking News

    I appreciate all the reporting we can get on the pollution caused by the "un-clean energy" natural gas, but I have to take issue with WFAA's claim that the emissions are "breaking news."Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe reported on Barnett Shale drilling emissions on May 30, 2006. Surprisingly, the article is still available [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:51pm EST

  • Barnett Shale Dirty Air Makes WSJ

    Airing our dirty laundry air.EPA Tangles With Texas in Battle Over Air QualityAgency Takes Activist Stance on Pollution, Calling Local Rules Lax; State Officials Complain of 'Bureaucratic Meddling'"Our results speak louder than bureaucratic meddling," said Katherine Cesinger, a spokeswoman for Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican.Aren't we so proud of those' [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:17pm EST

  • Dimock, PA Victims Sue Drillers. Pictures from Press Conference

    The press release was embargoed until midnight so I stayed up to post it last night.Residents Take Action to Correct Conduct by Natural Gas Company in Dimock, PADIMOCK, PA – Fifteen families living on Carter Road in Dimock Township, Pennsylvania, located in Susquehanna County in the northeast region of the [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 6:55pm EST

  • Barnett Shale Emissions Meeting in Fort Worth

    I just got home from the meeting in Fort Worth about the toxic drilling emissions. Due to a massive traffic jam, I missed most of the meat of the meeting, Deborah Rogers' presentation. Someone please send me a copy of her presentation so I can turn it into a pdf' [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 11:09pm EST

  • Residents Take Action to Correct Conduct by Natural Gas Company in Dimock, PA

    MEDIA ADVISORY For FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2009Residents Take Action to Correct Conduct by Natural Gas Company in Dimock, PAFamilies will announce an important development in their fight to restore homes, land and community after environmental onslaughtDIMOCK, PA – Fifteen families living on Carter Road in Dimock Township, Pennsylvania, located in [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 10:59pm EST

  • What kind of drilling equipment is this?

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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 1:15pm EST

  • EPA, TCEQ Take Battle Positions

    Battle lines forming between EPA, state environmental agencyRift deepens after Obama appointment, air permitting review.And here's why an EPA intervention is appropriate in Texas:Texas is the worst air polluter in the nation. (SOURCE: Congressional Quarterly’s State Fact Finder 2007) Texas releases more volatile organic compounds into the air than any [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 12:50pm EST

  • Big Meeting Tonight in Fort Worth Addresses Emissions

    Deborah Rogers is one of the speakers tonight at the Fort Worth League of Women Voters. Her call for a moratorium on natural gas drilling is an extremely important message to all residents that wish to protect the future of Fort Worth. Please show your support for this effort by [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:14am EST

  • Flower Mound tests Drilling Waste Water

    Oh, it's just salt water. That's all. And traces of "other elements."But, what about all those fires at salt water disposal wells? I didn't know salt water would burn. Throw a match in the "The Great Salt Lake in Utah" and see what happens. I'm pretty sure it won't burn.From' [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 6:52am EST

  • DISH, TX Mayor Sends Cease & Desist Letter to Polluters

    The polluters who have ruined DISH, TX citizens quality of life and their health received a cease and desist letter from the Mayor of DISH, Calvin Tillman.You can read the letter HERE. Below is an excerpt:Therefore, I must ask your companies to cease and desist operations at this facility until [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 5:54am EST

  • I'm Not Perry is Not the Environmental Plan Texas Needs

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: VINCE LEIBOWITZ512.705.7001SCHIEFFER MAKES FUN OF PERRY, CITES STATISTICS, OFFERS NO ANSWERS ON THE ENVIRONMENTFORT WORTH--Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Tom Schieffer tonight offered no solutions whatsoever relating to the environmental problems facing Texas during a forum in Fort Worth tonight.Instead, Schieffer said the best thing Texas could do to [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 8:09pm EST

  • Changing History in the Barnett Shale

    My last post was about the attempt by certain "FW Leaders" to take credit for ordering drilling emissions studies. It's completely dishonest after Moncrief paved the way for drillers and gave them the key to FW.Ironically, The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Newz-e-letter went out today. Here's the Picture of [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 5:39pm EST

  • Outrageous: FW leaders care about citizens too late

    This is utter nonsense and anyone with half a brain and a pulse knows it. Rather than trying to take any credit at all they should be handing our their apologies for inaction.FW leaders order report on Barnett Shale emissions Hicks and Moncrief get the baloney award. [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:14pm EST

  • EPA PWNED TCEQ

    TCEQ gets pwned in this letter.In all fairness, I think the people who work for TCEQ are trying very hard right now. They were in Wise County yesterday and we heard excellent reports about the inspector conducting the testing. Very thorough and attentive described the inspectors performance. Maybe TCEQ should [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:07pm EST

  • Drill Rig Erected Behind Selwyn School in Denton

    More bad news for Denton. It seems the drillers see that their world may soon be more appropriately regulated so they want to do as much dirty drilling as possible before those regulations are in place.A rig is being erected behind the Selwyn School in Denton, Texas. Selwyn already sits [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 12:55pm EST

  • Duck and Cover Rayzor Ranch Neighbors. Here Comes Range Resources.

    Court ruling opens door for Rayzor Ranch gas drillingNeighbors should brace themselves. Range Resources has a less than spotless record.Range Resources VP Full of Hot AirMarcellus Shale: The Paid Protectors of IndustryRange Resources Manipulates Royalty Owners with False ChoiceHey Denton! Pay Attention to Range Resources Drilling RecordRayzor Ranch Neighbors, Here's' [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 12:42pm EST

  • High Country News: Nice Title but Sloppy Journalism

    Frack 2, Scene 1In late September, McClendon and John Pinkerton, the CEO of Range Resources Corp., another company with Marcellus holdings, called on the industry to be more transparent about the chemicals it uses. Chesapeake, which keeps a log of its fracking chemicals on its Web site, has even endorsed [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 6:36am EST

  • Coldwater Creek Pipeline in Arlington, TX on Channel 11

    Here's the video.They're putting in a massive web of pipelines right in people's yards. Seriously! Enough is ENOUGH!' [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 10:48pm EST

  • CHK Plans to Spend Billions Gasing the Barnett Shale

    They've only drilled about 15% of the wells they intend to drill here. LINKDear God,Please help us! There will be nothing left alive!' [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 10:10pm EST

  • EPA Proposes Stronger Air Quality Standards for Sulfur Dioxide

    New standard to protect millions of the nation’s most vulnerable citizensWASHINGTON – For the first time in nearly 40 years, EPA is proposing to strengthen the nation’s sulfur dioxide (SO2) air quality standard to protect public health. Power plants and other industrial facilities emit SO2 directly into the air. Exposure [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 5:28pm EST

  • Letter Calls for Barnett Shale Drilling Moratorium

    This letter makes so much sense. I'll flesh out this post later but for now...Rogers: Fort Worth needs a moratorium on natural gas drillingIt is no good to improve our schools if the toxins our children are inhaling are damaging to their mental and physical development.Last night I watched the' [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 6:57am EST

  • National Alliance for Drilling Reform's Gathering Line

    Gathering Line - a special pipeline that transports gas from the field to the main pipeline.The Gathering Line is a round-up of oil & gas drilling news brought to you by National Alliance for Drilling Reform (NA4DR), a broad alliance of grassroots activists from states across the nation that are [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 8:28pm EST

  • Mortgages and Natural Gas Leases

    This is in Pennsylvania but it's only a matter of time, a few more people who just walk away from their homes, and a few more pipeline accidents until...Some properties may need to be re-mortgaged if gas leases signedPotential environmental damage to properties could affect their future value, Berrish said.Because [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 8:11pm EST

  • Seismic Testing in South Lakes Park in Denton, TX

    Aw common. They wouldn't be doing seismic if they didn't want to drill there.Drilling exploredOfficials say no wells planned at South Lakes Park as crews test landAlthough Titan secured city permits to test the ground at South Lakes Park, city officials “certainly have no intention” of allowing a gas well [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 12:55pm EST

  • TPA Round-up

    The Texas Progressive Alliance is starting to feel an odd craving for can-shaped servings of cranberry sauce as it brings you this week's highlights from the blogs.TXsharon continues to follow the abuses of Aruba Petroleum in a Barnett Shale backyard and Wednesday the Wise County Messenger picked up the story. [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 10:23am EST

  • An Offer From the Mayor of DISH, TX

    I have been asked on several occasions, by folks around the country to come and talk about the air study here in DISH. It seems a bit odd to me, but it appears that tiny DISH, TX has been the only municipality to perform a study such as this. I [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 10:11pm EST

  • Oil Rig Snuff Film

    Moving video of oil rig accidents filmed by Roughnecks.How can anyone watch this and think THIS IS OKAY? Find more videos like this on Drilling AheadHere's another one. Find more videos like this on Drilling AheadMore snuff HERE not for the faint of heart. [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 9:55pm EST

  • S.O.S! EnCana Headed to Marcellus!

    Large gas company eyes area for drillingEnCana Corp. will work with WhitMar Exploration Co. in seeking gas in the Marcellus Shale in the region.Sins of Encana [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 5:52pm EST

  • Aruba Petroleum Operations Under the Cover of Darkness

    There is a device that prevents these diesel emissions but it's not being used.Diesel emissions contain benzene. Recently high levels of benzene were discovered around Barnett Shale drilling operations. EPA, HELP! Aggregate emissions!Soon, this rig will move on to another location where it will continue polluting.DO SOMETHINGAruba Petroleum Is Sure' [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 4:15pm EST

  • A Fracking Song to Accompany the NY Statewide Drilling Ban

    I think New Yorkers are going to pull this drilling ban off. Here's their theme song.Please Sign the Petition to Ban Hydro- Fracture Gas Drilling in New York State [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 2:04pm EST

  • Energy Efficiency is Possible Now! We Can Do This!

    We CAN do this people! It's not as hard as you think.Energy efficiency now Pt1Robert Pollin, Professor of Economics & PERI Co-director:Massive investment in energy efficiency and public transport can drive economy.I don't think it's even necessary for us to believe--that it's necessarily true--that what the majority of climate scientists' [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 9:12am EST

  • Don't light that grill just yet. Pipeline rupture in Ohio

    "I was on my porch, heard it and then looked over toward the pumping station and saw a big cloud dust and gas blowing toward the house, Phil Crowders house. You could hear a constant noise it sounded like a jet taking off," tells resident Dan Wilson.That's methane, the most [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2009, 9:08pm EST

  • More on Aledo Injection/Disposal Well

    This from earlier in the week:Injection Well Near Homes Cited AgainThe leak was caused from an open valve that no one seems to remember opening or knows why or how long it was left open. Nice to know this company has such a high level of responsibility.CES Salt Water Disposal [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2009, 3:26pm EST

  • A Sink Hole Up Close and Getting Way Too Personal

    As I've mentioned previously, sink holes seem to follow drilling around. Sink holes are another part of the picture landmen never mention when seducing mineral owners with their so-called "free money."Cheap Tricks and Costly Truths takes readers on a tour of Wink Sink #2 and teases us with predictions of' [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2009, 2:39pm EST

  • Marcellus Shale Environmental Conservation Roundtable

    I want one of these in Texas. Oh yeah, too late. =(About the natural gas pricing: Anyone who thinks we are going to have cheaper natural gas for any length of time, I have a really gentle mule I'd like to sell you. By the time Pickens gets through converting' [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 7:41pm EST

  • Shale Gas: Major Destruction for Minor Gain

    Shale or sham?Berman isn't saying that the major shale players — companies such as Chesapeake Energy, Devon Energy and Houston-based Petrohawk Energy — are wrong, but he's skeptical that shale gas will be the domestic energy boon that the companies claim.“I'm saying it's a bubble,” Berman said. “They're creating an' [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 7:57am EST

  • Bushland, TX Pipeline Blast Victims File Lawsuit

    Lawsuit filed in Bushland BlastI saw a video this week of the aftermath. Cars melted, it looked like a bomb had gone off.Another articleFamily hurt in Texas pipeline explosion files suitThe 24-inch pipeline exploded near Bushland, 15 miles west of Amarillo, about 1 a.m. on Nov. 5. The blast shook [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 6:36am EST

  • Aruba Petroleum Is Sure Mad at Me

    They think I've been unfair to them--surreal, I know. But, I'll have to get into that later. Right now, here's a quick update.Tim and Christine are on the front page of the Wise County Messenger!Well not welcomeBy Brandon Evans"I was taking my daughter to school," Christine said, "when a neighbor" [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 11:06pm EST

  • Air Pollutants Linked With Barnett Shale Gas/Oil Production

    The case builds for emission controls. This slide show summarizes the EDF analysis in an easy to understand format.Update: EDF slide #13 [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 9:35pm EST

  • More Misinformation from Patton Boggs

    This is not the first time Patton Boggs has spread it on thick but this time is oh, so, funny!Here is an "Energy/Environmental" Alert put out by our DC Environmental Group. It deal with two U.S. Circuit Court cases allowing suits against energy companies for emitting greenhouse gases. Of course, [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 1:26pm EST

  • Renewable Energy From Cow Poo

    1 dairy + 2600 cows = 130 tons manure/day“The way we’ve broken it down is, two cows can power one home each day. So our cows power about 1,300 homes.”Manure Power: Dairies harness methane to create renewable energyThis is how I picture our sustainable energy future: We all have a [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 10:20am EST

  • Hank Gilbert Calls On Texas To Go Green

    Proposes Overhaul Of Environmental Regulatory Agency, Increasing Renewable Portfolio StandardAUSTIN—Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Hank Gilbert unveiled a series of bold, common sense proposals addressing energy and the environment on Wednesday in Austin.With Lady Bird Lake and the skyline of one of America’s ten greenest cities as his backdrop, Gilbert called for [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 5:35am EST

  • Today Was a Horrible Smog Day!

    If you want to know how bad the smog was here and how our air ranks compared to the rest of the country, check out the information and pictures at Durango Texas.I was in Wise County today with people from out-of-town. We all had sinus problems, sore throats and coughs [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 10:38pm EST

  • TEDEX VIDEO: What You Need to Know About Natural Gas Production

    Dr. Theo Colborn, The Endocrine Disruption Exchange, has new videos covering possible health effects of natural gas drilling.Chemicals in Natural Gas OperationsWhat you need to know about natural gas productionDr. Colborn has delivered her talk "What You Need to Know About Natural Gas Production" many times across the country. It [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 10:07pm EST

  • Split Estate: I Finally Got to See it Tonight

    What a tragic documentary, but very well done. Everyone should watch Split Estate so they will know the true price of natural gas. My day involved cameras and drilling, but I can't say anything else about that.' [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 8:55pm EST

  • If you think NY gas well regulation is insufficient, check out TX

    Watchdog: New York State Regulation of Natural Gas Wells Has Been “Woefully Insufficient for Decades.” [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 8:43am EST

  • Injection Well Near Homes Cited Again

    This is the same drilling waste disposal well that I posted about previously:Injection/Disposal Well Failure Dismissed by Texas Railroad CommissionThe well has failed again and yet the Texas Railroad Commission gives them 17 days to continue operating while they try to fix the problem. Why not shut them down until [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 7:39am EST

  • IEA Says We've Got Gas. Do We Believe Them?

    Why would we believe this:IEA's Chief Economist: U.S. Nat Gas Industry a Global Game-ChangerConsidering this:Whistleblower: Oil Decline Figures Intentionally Distorted (By IEA) [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 6:12am EST

  • EPA Must Aggregate Big Gas Emissions! See Aruba Petroleum Example.

    As if we need another example after DISH, TX and the DIRTY SECRET.The oil & gas industry has broad exemptions from all of our federal environmental laws.The Clean Air Act:The CAA provides that oil and gas wells, and in some instances pipeline compressors and pump stations, shall not be aggregated [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 8:17pm EST

  • EPA Study Reveals Widespread Contamination of Fish in U.S. Lakes and Reservoirs

    Is anybody out there surprised about this?A new EPA study shows concentrations of toxic chemicals in fish tissue from lakes and reservoirs in nearly all 50 U.S. states. For the first time, EPA is able to estimate the percentage of lakes and reservoirs nationwide that have fish containing potentially harmful [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 7:39pm EST

  • Congress Orders EPA to Study Hydraulic Fracturing

    In 2005, at the urging of Dick Cheney, former Halliburton CEO, Congress exempt fracing from the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In 2001, Cheney’s energy task force report “touted” benefits and ignored consequences. His office was “involved in discussions about how [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 7:21pm EST

  • Whistleblower: Oil Decline Figures Intentionally Distorted

    They lied to us! /feigned shockThey hardly ever do that.Fossil fuel industry knew global warming could not be refutedAPI Leaked Memo Reveals Industry Staged Energy RalliesThe WOT also comes to mind, but back to the oil decline lies:Key oil figures were distorted by US pressure, says whistleblowerThe world is much [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 1:09pm EST

  • The Gathering Line

    Gathering Line - a special pipeline that transports gas from the field to the main pipeline.The Gathering Line is a round-up of oil & gas drilling news brought to you by National Alliance for Drilling Reform (NA4DR), a broad alliance of grassroots activists from states across the nation that are [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 6:34am EST

  • TCEQ Notice to Regulated Community

    Notice to the regulated community regarding Public Participation, Flexible Permits, Qualified Facilities, and New Source Review (NSR) Reform.I'm pretty sure this all means the EPA isn't thrilled with TCEQ permitting practices. [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 9:22pm EST

  • Radioactive Drilling Waste in Barnett Shale and Marcellus Shale. It's in our water!

    There's NORM in the Marcellus Shale. Read about it on ProPublica. Is New York’s Marcellus Shale Too Hot to Handle?It's here in the Barnett Shale too, of course.From the PARCHED Newsletter:Combined Radium 226 & 228 levels in Aledo have tested above Maximum levels for safe drinking water.The presence of radiunuclides [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 1:33pm EST

  • 10 Cows Dead or Deformed After Hydraulic Fracture on Farm

    This happened on a farm in the Marcellus Shale. A previous post about this that links to some pictures is here.Pennsylvania Landowner Blames Energy Drilling for Water PollutionThis report is by Jon Hurdle who is a Reuters reporter.PERFECT BASELINE TESTSBaseline tests on Zimmermann's water a year before drilling began were [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 6:36am EST

  • TPA Round-up

    The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone had a happy Election Day last week, and is already looking forward to the next one. Here are this week's highlights.TXsharon continues to report from a backyard in the Barnett Shale. Despite all the local and national press on drilling related toxins, carcinogens and [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 5:58am EST

  • Map Shows Gas Drilling Across US

    If you want to avoid the horrors of having a drilling rig and gas well in your backyard, contaminated water and air, avoid the states with red or pink.That pretty much leaves Texas out. [...]
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    Posted: November 08, 2009, 7:25pm EST

  • Main Gas Line Rupture Sends Methane and Toxins Into Atmosphere

    Tell me again how natural gas is such a "clean energy" it should be our bridge fuel and we should convert all our vehicles and electric plants to this really "clean energy" and drill, baby, drill all these super "clean energy" gas wells right in our backyards.Lie to me! Hurt [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2009, 4:42pm EST

  • Drilling Related Sink Hole Forming in Carlsbad, NM

    Collapse of cavern under N.M. city fearedThe cavern was formed over three decades as oil-field service companies pumped fresh water into a salt layer more than 400 feet below the surface and extracted several million barrels of brine to help with drilling. State regulators flagged it as a potential danger [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2009, 4:35pm EST

  • Texas' Outstanding Public ServantsPublic Citizen Texas

    Public Citizen Texas Honors Texas’ Outstanding Public ServantsMy personal favorites:[Greg] Harman from the San Antonio Current will be named the Environmental Journalist of the Year for his outstanding work uncovering the true cost of nuclear power, from cradle to grave.I hear a cradle to grave study exists showing that natural [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2009, 4:18pm EST

  • Aruba Petroleum Refuses Simple Step to Improve Barnett Shale Air

    Aruba Petroleum is willfully endangering the health of people in Wise County!This is outrageous considering all the recent media coverage of Barnett Shale air quality.An update from Christine:I spoke with the TCEQ today. When they addressed the diesel emission issue with Aruba Petroleum and its proximity to our homes, Aruba [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 5:30pm EST

  • VIDEO: Aruba Petroleum In Your Backyard.

    This is story is ongoing. For the backstory with pictures and video click HERE.Imagine if your neighbor did something that made him very rich but ruined your property, cost you thousands of dollars and endangered your family's health and safety. This American Dream turned nightmare happens everyday in the Barnett [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 1:23pm EST

  • Negligence Caused Bushland, TX Pipeline Explosion

    An anonymous commenter provides more information about the natural gas pipeline explosion in the Panhandle town of Bushland, TX.In the comments I asked if people were back in their homes.At 12:26AMI'm not sure if anyone was allowed back in, but EPNG will have to make major repirs before they turn' [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 6:28am EST

  • Gilbert's Got Guts!

    And that's what Texas needs right now.Gilbert first candidate with platform on gay issues“Just because some people see this as controversial or say that Texas isn’t ready for this is not a reason I can use to justify remaining silent on this issue,” Gilbert said.Guts AND integrity. We haven't had' [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 10:48pm EST

  • Hydraulic Fracture: Dead and Deformed Cattle in the Marcellus Shale

    In Western Pennsylvania, cattle died and calves were born in deformed eyes after their mothers drank contaminated water.So what about the ten calves? Four were stillborn, one was born with a cleft lip and five were born without pupils in their eyes. There were never any problems like this before [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 8:39pm EST

  • HOPE! Armendariz is EPA Region 6 Administrator

    Hope and jubilation sprang up among people who care about clean air in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and 66 tribes when Dr. Al Armendariz was named EPA Region 6 Administrator.From TexasVox: The Voice of Public Citizen in Texas:“We are thrilled with Dr. Armendariz’s appointment,” said Luke Metzger, Director [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 5:30pm EST

  • 50 Chesapeake Energy Natural Gas Wells & Compressor Station on the Way

    URGENT for Fort Worth, Barnett Shale residents!If no one protests...50 wells are proposed for this site at White Settlement Road and Roberts Cut-off Rd. and a gathering site (compressor station) in the 4800 blk of White Settlement Rd.From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, October 4, 2009. [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 1:16pm EST

  • Natural Gas Pipeline Explodes in Bushland, Texas

    Huge Fireball in Bushland!It ruined several homes and even melted the windows. This news is just coming in.No major injuries but several hundred homes were evacuated. Roads are closed down.The station below is doing continuing updates.A major pipeline explosion happened just after 1:00 Thursday morning about one mile west of [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 6:33am EST

  • Peter Gorman's Barnett Shale Hypocrite Slap Down

    This short piece is so juicy: Savor it whole. [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 11:10pm EST

  • Aruba Petroleum Toxic Mess in Barnett Shale

    After leaving a big mess on the neighbor's property and dumping drilling waste water in the pond where the neighbor's son used to swim and fish (Aruba Dude called it "gray water" and said he would drink it), Aruba Petroleum put a drilling rig right outside Tim's and Christine's kitchen [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 1:24pm EST
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