This article, Research raises new concerns about climate impact of natural gas, by Gayathri Vaidyanathan for E&E News, requires a subscription but I don't want you to miss the information so I'll summarize. Update: Link to full article in … [Read more...]
EPA GHG Map: Texas is serial killer
Air pollution mortality is one of five leading causes of death worldwide. Source: Mark Jacobson, Ph.D., slide show. From this EPA map, it's clear to see that Texas is a serial killer. Also see: EPA chart: Oil & gas … [Read more...]
EPA chart: Oil & gas production and fracking number 2 GHG emitter
Petroleum and natural gas systems are worse than refineries as Green House Gas emitters and second only to power plants. Also see: It's the Methane Stupid What's Behind Surging Ozone Pollution in Texas? Study to Weigh Role of … [Read more...]
Lifecycle Shale GHG Emissions from Shale Gas: More bad news for Big Gas
Lifecycle GREENHOUSE GAS EmissionsFrom Shale Gas Compared to CoalAn Analysis of Two StudiesShale gas full-cycle GHG emissions are higher than those of coal when comparing both the existing electricity generating fleets and best-in-class electricity … [Read more...]
Fracked gas worse than coal for climate
The Cornell study will be released formally on the 14th but one reporter managed to get a copy.Study: Gas from ‘fracking’ worse than coal on climateBy Ben Geman - 04/10/11The conclusion is explosive because natural gas enjoys broad political support … [Read more...]
Media coverage of EPA meeting in Dallas
Here is a list of media coverage so far:I already posted a link to the Dallas Observer with my comments HERE.Texas agency a no-show at EPA hearingEmission opponents praise feds; state says effort futileWay to go Ginger from Flower Mound!Ginger … [Read more...]
Texans thank EPA for intervening in Texas.
Today I attended the EPA vs Rick Perry Showdown in Dallas.The Dallas Observer has a great write up. Downtown, An Outpouring of Thanks to EPA Officials for Stepping In to Regulate Texas's AirPeople were grateful for the intervention and asked the EPA … [Read more...]
Williams gas leak causes 25 families to evacuate
Does Williams ever use that "Good Neighbor" myth around here any more?This is happening in Mississippi at a Williams facilityNatural gas leak forces evacuationsBy David Owens“The gas migrated into an onsite water well, and actually blew the well … [Read more...]
Since Texas won’t, EPA must. Thank the EPA today!
From the EPA:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued certain actions on December 23 to clarify that EPA will be issuing Clean Air Act permits for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the state's behalf starting in January 2011. The actions are … [Read more...]