This press release is from Region 3, HOWEVER, anyone can call and I urge you to start using this NOW.The agency is asking citizens to call 1-877-919-4EPA (toll free) if they observe what appears to be illegal disposal of wastes or other suspicious … [Read more...]
FW Weekly New Barnett Shale Articles
The Opacity of Hope is about the impact of Dr. Armandariz's appointment as EPA Region 6 Administrator.Shift in the Shale is about The North Central Texas Communities Alliance, founded by Esther McElfishChristmas in Smokytown is about our gas drilling … [Read more...]
EPA: 6 GHGs combine to endanger public both current and future
This is big news!Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Final RuleThe EPA Administrator finds that six greenhouse gases taken in combination endanger both the public health and … [Read more...]
Why Governor Perry is against clean air for Texans
I've updated this post with additional information. Follow the money...Perry to Texans: Choke on it … [Read more...]
Perry to Texans: Choke on it
Governor Perry doesn't want to reduce the pollutants in our air.Perry urges EPA to back off plans to regulate carbon dioxide emissionsThis is in response to a recent agreement between the EPA and environmental groups to limit air pollutants from oil … [Read more...]
Party Pictures: Dr. Al Armendariz Grassroots Celebration
Reminder: A Grassroots Celebration of Dr. Al Armendariz’ Appointment to EPA
Join usin a grassroots celebration ofDr. Al Armendariz' appointmentto EPA Regional Administratorafter only his 2nd weekon the jobThursday, December 10th7:30 pm to 9 pmRemarks by Dr. Armendariz at 8:15 pm (Arriving back in DFW directly from his first … [Read more...]
A Grassroots Celebration of Dr. Al Armendariz’ Appointment to EPA
Join usin a grassroots celebration ofDr. Al Armendariz' appointmentto EPA Regional Administratorafter only his 2nd weekon the jobThursday, December 10th7:30 pm to 9 pmRemarks by Dr. Armendariz at 8:15 pm (Arriving back in DFW directly from his first … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]