Burgettstown PA
Clinic near drilling site considers moving after mysterious odors cause third
evacuation of building since March
read more http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/gasdrilling11/05-05-2012-care-facility-to-relocate
Ridge Photos 5-15-02
more photos of Macedonia Ridge
Breaking News...March 17
Ohio Contamination Activists Arrested at Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Read more at columbus.indymedia.org/node/94692
More Problems for Chesapeake
March 2 2012
The Justice Department is investigating Chesapeake for Clean Water violations at three sites in Marshall and Wetzel counties WV. Company admits it could face sanctions in excess of a $100,000.
Read more newsok.com
Maybe that’s peanuts to a company that’s already billions in debt.
Gas Emissions- Danger Zone
Feb 29 2012
Family members were complaining of headaches and nose bleeds. No wonder when this was going on down the road. More giant tanks visibly spilling into the air. Video captured by ED Wade Jr.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAX8It32EIM
When is a Corporation a person?
Feb 28 2012
US Supreme Court to rules on personhood for corporations and whether or not they can be held responsible for human rights violations. Charles Wiwa and a number of other Ongonis who had to flee Nigerian after a government crackdown on Anti-Shell protests have filed suit under the Alien Tort Statue. Read more www.guardian.co.uk
Gas Rush Stories, part 4: Public Servants
Spread the word of Gas Rush Stories and support Kirsi Jansa Kickstarter project. Help her tell Gas Rush Stories.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kirsi/gas-rush-stories
Battle For Human Rights Wetzel Co. WV
NRDC's Documentary Team Travels to Wetzel co. WV to and takes a look at the damage caused by Frac Drilling
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rocky-kistner/fracking-in-the-mountain_b_1099475.html?ref=green
Must Read! NEPA Gas Action!
From Susquehanna County Pa, http://www.nepagasaction.org is a help and interest to anyone wanting to learn about fracking. With many video links and a discussion Forum group.
Also search www.sec.gov for complete filings on Chesapeake Energy and sub companies!Update on Peters Township Meeting
If you missed the Peters Township meeting on the 15th, a number of the presentations are available on the PTMSA home page http://www.ptmsa.com/
WV Marcellus Committee Still Working on Bill
Unable to come to a complete agreement on the Marcellus Regulatory bill, the committee will be meeting again in mid-November. Points covered by the bill include drilling site allowable distance from homes and increase in the permit fees to pay for more WVDEP inspectors.
http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=110837
Peters Township Marcellus Shale Awareness Presents
Marcellus Shale Health and Educational Seminar FREE TO THE PUBLIC October 15, 2011 Hilton Garden Inn - Southpointe Exit 48 off of I -79 Ballroom Area 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Proposed Increase
When the Regulatory Legislation for Marcellus Shale Drilling reconvenes next week (Oct. 11-13), they will be deciding on a proposed increase on drilling fees. The current application fee is only $600 and the proposal would raise it to $10,000. Randy Huffman, head of the WV DEP, has said the department doesn’t have enough inspectors to cover the present sites or enough funds to hire and train new ones. Let the committee know that the increase in the fee and an increase in trained inspectors is needed.
Senators: Doug Facemire, D-Braxton, Chair douglas.facemire@wvsenate.gov Home: 304 765 2231 Biz: 304 364 9903 Capitol: 304 357 7845
Karen Facemeyer R-Jackson karen.facemyer@wvsenate.gov Home: 304 372 2260 Biz: 304 428 1622 Capitol: 304 357 7855
Corey Polumbo D-Kanawha corey.palumbo@wvsenate.gov Home: 304 746 7933 Biz: 304 347 1781 Capitol: 304 357 7880
Herb Snyder D-Jefferson herb.snyder@wvsenate.gov Home: 304 725 4529 Biz: 304 725 6174 Capitol: 304 357 7957
Orphy Klempa D-Ohio orphy.klempa@wvsenate.gov Home: 304 242 9200 Biz: 304 233 2500 Capitol: 304 357 7918
Delegates: Tim Manchin, D-Marion, Chair tmanchin@manchin-aloi.com Home: 304 363 5613 Biz: 304 367 1862 Capitol: 304 340 3166
Barbara Fleischauer D-Monongalia barbaraf@wvhouse.gov Home: NA Biz: 304 296 7035 Capitol: 304 340 3169
Tom Campbell, D-Greenbrier tcampbell@grcs.com Home: 304 793 3976 Biz: 304 793 3976 Capitol: 304 340 3280
Woody Ireland, R-Ritchie woody.ireland@wvhouse.gov Home: 304 349 2957 Biz: NA Capitol 304 340 3195
Bill Anderson, R-Wood bill.anderson@wvhouse.gov Home: 304 375 7880 Biz: NA Capitol 304 340 3168
D.O.E Regional Hearing
Washington, PA, June 13, 2011
Sign up was rescheduled on the spot as Gas Supporters filed in through the door
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jyKrBLRn2k
Friends March
Singing the massed marchers made the finial 2 miles with Jenny Kerr's marching snare drum giving strength to all.
what
inspiration! Ken Hechler, senior WV Statesman, motivated the crowd to march.
Josh
Fox of Gasland fame and Mari-Lynn Evans Producer of Coal Country talked and
entertained the marchers
Ceremonial
placement of this memorial and prayer at the historic site. We Must Never
Forget! Unions and Collective Bargaining Protect Workers' Rights.
Gas Rush
5-30-11
Independent filmmaker Kirsi Jansa has been compiling the stories of those impacted by the Marcellus Rush. She’s interviewed farmers and citizens of Allegheny county, and in part 3 she interviewed public health advocate Dr. Conrad Volz. She has tried to get interviews with the pro-drilling side but those contacted have so far declined any interviews.
West Virginia Appalachia Rising
2011 /June 4 to the 11th mark the anniversary of the Battle of Blair Mountain and save this historic site. Be part of history in the making...the world is watching.
"The Appalachia Rising: March on Blair Mountain is a peaceful, unifying event involving environmental justice organizations, union workers, scholars, artists, and other citizens and groups. The march commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Blair Mountain in 1921, when 10,000 coal miners rose against the rule of the coal operators and fought for the basic right to live and work in decent conditions." marchonblairmountain.org
Confront China!
Stop selling out our industry and resources. Foreign Countries exploit The U.S. What a Fracking Shame!
read great article about it at
http://www.tradereform.org/2011/04/marcellus-shale-gas-may-head-overseas/
The Eco Reality of China Three Gorges Dam: Monday, May 23,2011, The Wall Street Journal report by Josh Chin revealed breaking news from China. The economic shocker is that 31 financial issues have been found including bidding graft. As drought grips the region the other Eco problem of urgent ecological and social problems now are being recognized.
"Congress should not substitute political calculations for scientific and medical facts"
Arnold Schwarzenegger wrote his support of the Clean Air Act in the Wall Street Journal April the 21. read the rest of his letter.....
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703789104576273120525192318.html
FIGHT Corruption
Breaking report of fraud and corruption!
State of WV has announced $1 million grant to Old White Charities at Greenbrier now $1 million to Wheeling firm.
link
but no money for environmental monitoring.
Frac Drilling -Sick Animals
video by Kris Kitco of farm in North Dakota
Breaking News WV Frac Suit!
3-10-11
Suit claims gas drilling contaminated drinking water
By Lawrence Smith
The West Virginia Recorder
Quebec halts shale gas extraction as it scrutinizes the environmental impact of the industry
3-10-11
Read more Pressure Rises on Shale Gas
By Chip Cummins and Edward Welsch
Wall Street Journal
Lawsuit over Wastewater Discharge
3-10-11
Clean Water Action and Three Rivers Waterkeeper are filing to sue two sewage treatment facilities in McKeesport and Franklin Township Green County over treatment and discharge of thousands of gallons per day of gas wastewater without permits
read more
Sewage plants targeted over lack of Marcellus permits : By Don Hopey
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Arkansas SHUTS’EM Down!
Two injection wells have been shut down while regulators investigate links with the 850 quakes in the area since September. Read Daniel Gilbert’s article in the Wall Street Journal
Arkansas Shutters Two Wells In Area Of Quakes
Monitors Are Needed at ALL FRAC SITES
Feb 26 2011
Tank was rocking, roaring, and spewing gases and liquids. This went on for hours while we called local, state and federal agencies. No one will tell us how much and what chemicals we were exposed to but people in the area reported headaches and nose bleeds.
See Video
Chesapeake
Energy, Durig site, Macedonia Ridge/ Rt. 89 Wetzel county, WV
Video
was taken by Ed Wade Jr.
Robert N. and Marilyn Hunt testify in Canton, Ohio, January 20 at Public Meeting.
http://www.cantonrep.com/newsnow/x104387021/Crowd-hears-pros-cons-on-drilling
http://www.ohio.com/news/114346789.html
