Keuka Lake residents and wineries have second thoughts about letting a bunch of neolithic thugs frack methane into their drinking water . And dodging frack truck convoys on their way to the annual harvest. Imagine that. Team Jeff & Jodi have the … [Read more...]
Is leaking methane heating things up, or is it just me?
It's hot in here and I don't think it's just me! Did anybody else listen to the NPR report, Dangerous Heat Wave Bakes Midwest, this morning? The heat is taking a huge toll heat advisories issued in 27 states, more than 20 people have … [Read more...]
Natural gas debate
Gas Attack? … Or Friendly Fire?At first, some environmentalists saw the natural gas boom as a way to promote a relatively carbon-light “bridge fuel” that would take us from dirty coal to clean renewables. Then concerns surfaced that natural gas … [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...]
Huge release in DISH, Texas last night
Is everyone in DISH alright this morning? Did you find any asphyxiated animals last night?There was a huge release in DISH according to the TCEQ permanent monitor that only monitors 46 of the 187 air toxics. Too bad Mayor Tillman didn't have any … [Read more...]
Cornell Study finds natural gas no better than coal
Assessment of the Greenhouse Gas Footprint of Natural Gas from Shale Formations Obtained by High-Volume, Slick-Water Hydraulic FracturingRobert W. HowarthWe urge caution in viewing natural gas as good fuel choice for the future. Using the best … [Read more...]
Emissions VIDEO: Devon Compressor in Justin, Texas
This is an infrared video showing fugitive emissions at Devon Energy's Barnett Shale Compressor station in Justin, Texas on Jim Baker road. This video is brought to you by ShaleTest.org.Also see: Williams Production Barnett Shale Compressor Station … [Read more...]
EPA Global initiative to cut methane
EPA Global initiative to cut methane and other GHG.Countries to fight climate change while developing clean energy and stronger economies WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Mexico’s Ministry of Environment along with … [Read more...]
Well blowout in Louisiana
It's spewing lite crude and natural gas, has been for days and is expected to continue. They had to close a portion of the freeway.Oil well explosion and spill closes highway for daysincludes videoIt's blowing a "significant" amount of methane gas. … [Read more...]
Well, waddya know? Shale gas emissions in Canada.
Everywhere you look, natural gas development emissions cause air quality problems.NEBC Shale gas & Climate Targets: FULL REPORT4 articles about the report:B.C.'s carbon-cutting target at riskA potential rise in emissions from B.C.'s fledgling … [Read more...]
Methane seep near BP well site
Official: Seep found near BP's blown out oil well The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because an announcement about the next steps had not yet been made.The official is familiar with the spill oversight but … [Read more...]