In case you haven't already read this, Ian Urbina found a documented case of water contaminated by fracking and his editors, despite all the heat they are getting from the Big Gas Mafia, published it. BOOYAH! One Tainted Water Well, and Concern … [Read more...]
EPA puts burden of proof on the frackers
UPDATE: For the best reporting to date on this case see: Better reporting on Range Resources water contamination case in Parker County, it is a long but essential read if you are interested in this case. For far too long the burden of … [Read more...]
How the oil and gas industry is exactly like the tobacco industry
How the oil and gas industry is exactly like the tobacco industry and I mean EXACTLY. Did you ever see Thank You for Smoking? Plot Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart) is the Vice President of and the chief spokesman for the Academy of Tobacco Studies, … [Read more...]
Arlington Residents Sick of Barnett Shale Natural Gas
Some Arlington residents say a nearby gas well is making them sick"I could step out of my door and go into intense migraines," said DenBraber, who said her reaction to the fumes has been less intense this year.Of course industry and apologists are … [Read more...]
Natural Gas Found in Private Water Wells: How the oil and gas industry is exactly like the tobacco industry.
Updated post here Gas has been found in at least three water wells in Pennsylvania and state regulators are trying to determine if gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale is to blame. Did you ever see Thank You for Smoking? Plot Nick Naylor … [Read more...]