November 1 – 7: “Beyond Extreme Energy” Rally in Washington, DC

October 31, 2014

Beyond Extreme Energy: People Taking Action to Retire Fossil Fuels, Nov. 1 – 7 in Washington, D.C. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issues permits for pipelines, compressor stations and export terminals. That means more deep shale extraction activities in our communities, which means more contaminated well water, more tainted streams, more sickening air emissions, [...]

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Human Blockades Protest Marcellus Gas Storage & Pipeline

October 30, 2014

Some 10 Arrested as Human Blockade Continues Protesting Methane Gas Storage Facility on Seneca Lake in NY State From an Article by Stefanie Spear, EcoWatch.com, October 29, 2014 UPDATE: Ten people were arrested on October 29th blockading the two gates at Crestwood, on Seneca Lake. Seven were arrested at the north gate, blockading a truck, [...]

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Major Gas Leak from Sheared Well Head near Steubenville, Ohio

October 29, 2014

Mandatory evacuations for gas well leak has been lifted – WTOV9 Steubenville Updated: Wednesday, October 29 2014, 07:26 AM JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH — The mandatory evacuation in Jefferson County is over at this time. Residents that were forced to leave their home overnight Wednesday due to gas leak along township road 187 can return home. [...]

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UPDATE: WV Surface Owner’s Rights Organization

October 28, 2014

>>> Update from WV-SORO by Julie Archer, Director <<< WVU Extension Service:  Oil & Gas Educational Programs — This Week & Next <<< Understanding Renegotiation and Renewal of Natural Gas Leases >>> Tuesday, October 28 – 6 p.m. at the WVU Upshur County Extension Office, Buckhannon, WV Wednesday, October 29 – 6:00 p.m. at the [...]

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Four Interstate Pipelines Proposed for Gas from WV & OH Area

October 27, 2014

Billion-Dollar Projects To ‘Become the Norm’  — Local Gas Will Be Transported By Four Interstate Pipelines From an Article by Casey Junkins, Wheeling Intelligencer, October 26, 2014 Moundsville, WV — As natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale region increases, the next issue is getting the gas to market. That’s where the pipelines come in. [...]

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Fracking Chemicals Pass Thru Loopholes in Federal Regulations

October 26, 2014

Fracking companies use loopholes to avoid permits for dangerous chemicals From an Article by Laura Arenschield, Columbus Dispatch, October 23, 2014 Federal laws meant to protect drinking water require fracking companies to get a permit before using diesel fuel in the drilling process. That permit is important: Diesel fuel contains chemicals that can cause cancer [...]

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Sunday School 109 — Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth

October 25, 2014

Spiritual Ecology — A Spiritual Response to our Present Ecological Crisis A Collection of Essays, Edited by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, GSC Publication, 2013 The Zen Master — Thich Nhat Hanh — was asked what we need to do to save our world. “What we most need to do,” he replied, “is to hear within us the [...]

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State of West Virginia Continues Irresponsible Drilling Plans

October 24, 2014

‘Near-catastrophic’ blowout leaves chem firm wary From an Article by Ken Ward, Charleston Gazette, October 22, 2014 As the Tomblin administration considers a plan to allow natural gas drilling under the Ohio River, a major chemical maker in Marshall County has been fighting a proposal for hydraulic fracturing near its plant, citing a “near-catastrophic” gas-well [...]

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An “Econosphere” is Gradually Dominating Our Essential Biosphere

October 23, 2014

HELP! — Our Biosphere is being replaced by an Econosphere Commentary by S. Tom Bond, Retired Chemistry Professor and Resident Farmer, Lewis County, WV When I was about 16 and began to drive, I noticed the yellow spots on the map, and how much space they occupied. These were cities, of course, too densely developed [...]

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WV Eastern Panhandle Officials Move to Block Marcellus Wastes

October 22, 2014

WV Senate Rules Committee Moves to Ban Marcellus Waste from Eastern Panhandle From an  Article by the Editor, MorganCountyUSA.org, October 21, 2014 The West Virginia Legislative Rule Making Committee yesterday moved to close a loophole in state law that would have allowed radioactive Marcellus shale waste into the LCS Services Landfill in Hedgesville, West Virginia. [...]

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