On July 10th, I posted a blog about the seismic testing in Fort Worth. So far there has been no response from Councilwoman Kathleen Hicks to the questions in the open letter. Seismic continues and a number of Fort Worth residents are pretty shaken … [Read more...]
Fort Worth air study
Just remember, the report will come with a big dose of spin, like always. We won't know the real answers until the raw data is digested which will take several weeks. … [Read more...]
Fort Worth air study delayed again.
Seriously, WTF?LinkGet ready. … [Read more...]
Gene Powell: Holy Embarrassment Batman
The below needs no comment from me so I'll simply provide some background: Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods: Recommendations for Policy Changes for Gas Drilling Near SchoolsRebuttal by FWLNA of Barnett Shale Newsletter Editorial"FACTS ON INDUSTRY’S … [Read more...]
Math Alert: Ft. Worth interim air quality study
Ramon Alvarez has a blog post up explaining his dissatisfaction with the interim air quality study and the eternal wait.Here's an excerpt:The interim report only presented high-level summaries of results of sampling at 66 sites out of 170 sites where … [Read more...]
Report: Schools should be no closer than a mile to natural gas facilities
LEAGUE TEAM OF EXPERTS RELEASES REPORT ONNATURAL GAS FACILITY PROTECTIVE MEASURESFOR USE NEAR SCHOOLSFebruary 22, 2011For immediate releaseA Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods team of experts says that schools should be no closer than a mile to … [Read more...]
It is impossible to drill and keep children safe from toxins
That's what Ed Ireland said, "Impossible." Watch the video.Report: Limit Gas Drilling to 1 Mile Away From SchoolsUPDATE: Gasholes can, have and will innovate but only when forced. Who has the courage to force them?We can minimize negative … [Read more...]
Protecting children from Barnett Shale natural gas toxic emissions
I found more press covering last night's Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods meeting.CBS, Channel 11 has an excellent report - Harmful Chemical Found At Drilling Sites Near 3 FWISD SchoolsThe Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods presented scientific … [Read more...]
Ft. Worth ISD recommends one mile set back for drilling near schools
Proposal seeks to keep gas wells one mile from schools Thanks to the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods, Libby Willis and Deborah Rogers! … [Read more...]
League’s recommendations for drilling near FWISD schools to be presented February 17
In November 2010, the Fort Worth Independent School District agreed to an offer from the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods to assemble a team of experts to study and make recommendations about gas drilling technology and gas pipelines near ISD … [Read more...]
Chesapeake and Como: Rumor has it…
My statcounter told me that something was up again with Como. Apparently Chesapeake has dished out enough cash and obtained enough waivers to proceed with their 21 well wellsite in Como. If the permits are valid, the drilling … [Read more...]