By attempting to address the need for stronger standards, the effort validates claims that existing state oversight of oil and gas extraction is inadequate to protect impacted communities. But CSSD also validates local communities’ mistrust of … [Read more...]
Cooke County officials and EOG cut frack sand mine deal
EDIT: It's actually Cooke County. I forgot that the mine was located very near the Montague/Cooke County line. So EOG moved the office/address of the mine slightly so they could avoid regulation by the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. … [Read more...]
Is fracking near your home?
Texans have a right to know! Tell the Texas Energy Resources Committee that landowners have a right to know before fracking happens near them. If fracking pollutes your water, it's very difficult to prove it without pre-fracking testing. That's … [Read more...]
Fossil fuel mafia’s paid protectors to get pay cut.
Bob Perry, the #3 donor in the country to superpacs last election has died. And shareholders want to know why fracking companies spend so much on pay-to-play politics. Shareholders are also starting to ask questions about environmental … [Read more...]
Call Monday to support landowner fracking right to know
Please call the Energy Resources Committee members and tell them Landowners have a right to know before fracking happens near them. House Bill 448 by Representative Dawnna Dukes is a simple bill about promoting a surrounding landowner's right to … [Read more...]
Mayday: Texas Municipal Alert on HB 2828 that removes local control
Please see my post from earlier today. UPDATE: What the committee members do not understand is this will take away a city's right to control esthetics and nuisances like noise and odor. Call your mayors and other city officials. Ask them what … [Read more...]
URGENT Texas House Bill 2828 Removes Local Authority
From Calvin Tillman: I wanted to make everyone aware of Texas House Bill 2828, which would essentially remove a municipality's ability to regulate ANY aspect of the natural gas pipeline industry. This would include above ground appurtenances such as … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Hangmans Noose Photo Tweeted by Texas Railroad Commissioner Smitherman
He has gone too far. Update 2: Today I spoke with Smitherman's assistant and she confirmed that he was in the office yesterday afternoon so he retweeted this from a state computer. Maybe Smitherman should pay more attention to his … [Read more...]
Frack on crack
Brought to you by that pinnacle of environmental stewardship and good neighborliness, Encana. ...the American oil and gas boom is about to undergo another tectonic shift that will firmly plant it as the number one source of energy in the … [Read more...]
Public gives thumbs down to natural gas exports. Get ready for ad campaigns.
New polling shows that Americans don't support natural gas exports. This is not surprising. Fracking was sold to the American public as our answer to national energy security. Duh. Little support for natural gas exports, UT poll finds Posted on … [Read more...]
Important oil & gas bills up for hearing on Wednesday
Here is a list of bills up for public hearing before the Energy Resources Committee tomorrow. It's very important to write or call committee members and register your support or non-support of these bills. The next two weeks will be intense … [Read more...]
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