Natural gas has a key role in our energy future, but it must be handled with care. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, January 3, 2012 (Op-Ed) By Hal Harvey Political leaders from both parties argue that natural gas could save our economy, the environment and promote our Read more…
Natural gas companies that use hydraulic fracturing disclose the risks, such as leaks, spills and explosions, to shareholders, but property owners aren’t privy, according to a report by the Environmental Working Group. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, December 12, 2011 By Neela Banerjee, Washington Bureau Natural gas Read more…
The agency’s new draft report finds dangerous amounts of benzene in a well near the town of Pavillion. The finding is sure to roil the debate over the controversial natural gas drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, December 8, 2011 By Neela Read more…
Arctic waters would be open to new oil and gas leases under a proposal that keeps the Pacific and Atlantic coasts off-limits to more drilling. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, November 9, 2011 Arctic waters would be open to new oil and gas development under an Obama Read more…
House Republicans’ assault on our environmental laws must be stopped. Source of this article– Los Angeles Times, October 21, 2011 By Lisa P. Jackson Americans must once again stand up for their right to clean air and clean water. Since the beginning of this year, Republicans in the House have Read more…
The Interior secretary voids the December sale of 77 environmentally sensitive parcels to oil and gas companies. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 5, 2009. By Nicholas Riccardi and Jim Tankersley Reporting from Washington and Denver — The Obama administration Wednesday canceled 77 leases its predecessor sold Read more…
Some National Park Service veterans say it may take decades for the agency to undo policies that tended to favor commercial interests and energy projects over conservation. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 25, 2009. By Julie Cart Reporting from Arches National Park, Utah — Kate Cannon Read more…
A trove of oil shale may be a boon. But the science to extract fuel is imperfect, and locals worry about their water supplies, which ultimately feed Southern California reservoirs. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 28, 2008 By Julie Cart Reporting from Salt Lake City — Read more…
A debate is heating up over whether the fracturing technique used in natural-gas drilling could result in chemicals contaminating drinking water Source of this article – Business Week, November 24, 2008. By Abrahm Lustgarten Natural-gas operations are proliferating from Wyoming to New York. At the same time, Halliburton (HAL) and Read more…
Many of the ‘midnight regulations’ open wilderness for oil and gas drilling, and loosen environmental safeguards. President Bush has pushed 53 through in three weeks, researchers say Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 21, 2008 As the hour grows late, President Bush, like many chief executives before him, Read more…