Sunday, July 22, 2012

David Letterman on Fracking

I can't say I've ever thought much one way or the other about David Letterman, but after his recent stance against fracking I might pay a bit more attention. Letterman recently spoke out against fracking. To read a summary of his anti-fracking speech or to watch the video, click here.

My short version summary of what Letterman had to say about fracking:
  • Shame on the gas and oil companies for ruining the country.
  • We're screwed.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Study Uses Tracing Fluid in Fracking Brine to Identify Threat

A new Department of Energy study on fracking brine, is being conducted in Pennsylvania to determine if fracking brine migrates and affects drinking water.

The gas drilling company participating let researchers add tracing fluid to their hydraulic fracturing fluids before injecting the fluids 8,100 feet into the ground.

The company hopes to prove with this one (out of thousands upon thousands) well that fracking brine does not migrate.

While it is a great start to research one meager well and the voluntary participation of the gas company is noteworthy, one case study cannot be presented as scientific proof; as it is, in fact, only one well while multiple sets of circumstances can affect the results of a study like this.

While the results are not in yet on this one case study, drawing conclusions from a single test would be like the FDA approving a drug after testing a new medication on a single patient.

When the results come in, I'll be sure to share them.

Fracking Brine Spill in Trumbull County

A five mile stretch of road in Trumbull County is coated with 100 to 150 gallons of fluid that dried into a reddish brown residue, which the EPA thinks is/was fracking brine.

A lot of the grass in the area around the (maybe) brine spill is dead, but hey, the EPA says it's not a threat.

Question (for anyone with an opinion who wants to answer): How is it possible that the agency assigned with the responsibility of protecting Ohio's citizens from environmental threats does not know what this is after having several days to find out?

Here is an embedded video of the news story about this dangerous fraccident.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Frack Facts on Facebook

I know I have mentioned this before, but if you are on Facebook, make sure to visit the Frack Facts Facebook page, and click "Like" to get updates.

I share a lot there that I don't share here, simply because of the ease of sharing on that site. I wish I knew how to make it that easy to share information here.

Also, there are  alot of great anti-fracking groups sharing information on Facebook, and Frack Facts links to a lot of them.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Call to Action (Easy) to Fight Against Dangers From Fracking Toxins

A petition is circulating to have gas and oil waste reclassified as hazardous waste.

You can read the petition and add your signature here.

If you are concerned about fracking brine, your health and your family's health, and safe drinking water, please take the time to read the petition, and if you agree, add your signature - but don't put it off too long - this petition is to be submitted at the end of July.