from the desk of Al Armendariz, Ph.D.May 27, 2009Dallas, TexasSTATE DATA SUPPORTS CONCLUSIONS OF EDF/SMU STUDY ONBARNETT SHALE EMISSIONSOil and gas sector emissions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are significant, but cost-effective solutions are … [Read more...]
Sign-on to Support Dr. Aremendariz for EPA Region 6 Administrator
EPA Region 6 covers, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and 65 Tribes.Folks-Attached is a letter in support of Dr. Armendariz for EPA Region 6 Administrator from environmental groups in Texas. It's intended to go to every Democratic … [Read more...]
CHARACTERISTICS of TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION RULES
10 August 2008Lionel MilbergerREV = 0, 10 August 2008CHARACTERISTICS of RRC RULES1. They are permissive.2. They are NOT Restrictive. When they are restrictive, there is always a “way out”.3. They are not limiting of O&G activities.4. They are … [Read more...]
EPA Chief Should Check-out Barnett Shale Air Pollution
It's well known that natural gas extraction is causing ozone problems in Wyoming. That's why the EPA Chief toured Wyoming this week.EPA chief tours Wyoming gas field known for air pollutionThe Wyoming ozone occurs in the winter and didn't become a … [Read more...]
Hydraulic Fracturing: EPA Admits Can’t Protect Groundwater with Current Regulations.
EPA Administrator Forecasts Potential Shift on Bush-Era Drilling LoopholeEnvironmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa JacksonJackson said she recognized that the current regulations restrict the EPA's ability to protect groundwater and said the … [Read more...]
5 Men at Chesapeake Well Site Fracked by Halliburton Loophole
Five Well-Drilling Workers Exposed To Contaminant On JobAt 10:15 a.m., the hospital was given a heads-up that they had five patients coming in, who had been exposed to commercial battery acid from a methane well drilling accident."They were pumping … [Read more...]
Close the Halliburton Loophole
Congress Should Close the Halliburton LoopholeHydraulic fracturing should be regulated under theSafe Drinking Water ActPlease BUZZRecommended at Daily KosOnly one industry in the U. S. can legally inject known toxins directly into sources of drinking … [Read more...]
Drilling Possibly Caused Earthquake
More information about the connection between drilling activity and our recent earthquakes:Drilling Possibly Caused Earthquake (news video)How about a nice mud volcano?Drilling, Not Earthquake, Caused Java Mud VolcanoBERKELEY, California (ENS) - A … [Read more...]
EPA Admits Hydraulic Fracturing Risks Needs More Study
For Immediate Release Contact: Jeff LiebersonMay 19, 2009 … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Names Encana in Racketeering Scheme to Steal Mineral Rights
Robertson County Public Figures Named in Federal Racketeering LawsuitVideo at linkA federal lawsuit filed Monday in Waco claims a Hearne law firm conspired with State District Judge Robert Stem to steal millions of dollars in property and mineral … [Read more...]
Barnett Shale Earthquakes – Part III
This is a quick update from Starbucks...If you are on top of the Barnett Shale and felt the earthquake last Saturday, you can report your experience.http://www.usgs.gov/Click on Recent Earthquakes (USA) on left sidebar.Click on Did You Feel It under … [Read more...]
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