Shut out and bought out

2011-05-2

Pennsylvania citizens are unable to be heard during a public gas advisory board meeting, while those on the board get cozy in the Governor’s back pocket. A week after toxic fluids from a hydraulic fracturing gas well spilled into waterways and onto farmlands in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, the state’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission met in… Read more »

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THE BALANCE SHEET: APRIL 18 2011

2011-04-18

Our weekly update to unravel the industry and political spin around the energy debate IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 2010 ONSHORE OIL SPILLS EXXON VALDEZ x3 Last Tuesday, CBS News reported that there were over 6,500 spills, leaks, fires or explosions nationwide at onshore drill sites or pipelines. And, at least 34 million gallons of… Read more »

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THE BALANCE SHEET: APRIL 12, 2011

2011-04-12

Our weekly update to unravel the industry and political spin around the energy debate IN CASE YOU MISSED IT WHAT’S THE DEFINITION OF AN IMPARTIAL WITNESS? Last week’s Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Oversight Hearing turned into a good ol’ boys club, when Rep. Doug Lamborn invited his buddy, James Schroeder, to testify. Schroeder… Read more »

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