tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263319419466632140.post7219687405863553946..comments2024-03-22T04:19:26.038-05:00Comments on Laredotejas: Henry "Taladrale, Baby, Taladrale!" Cuellar says fracking's the way to go.Maximilianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04226194637990012293noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263319419466632140.post-40473511106082102772011-04-27T11:27:58.066-05:002011-04-27T11:27:58.066-05:00Max, I am all for safe drinking water. But attack...Max, I am all for safe drinking water. But attacking a process with no facts is not the way to go. RGISC accused fracking of contaminating drinking water with no facts, but using only the movie's information. <br /><br />And to this day, they still "imply" that fracking is not regulated, while that is not true. It is regulated by the states. In Texas, the Texas Railroad Commision (at least for a while.) I think a college based institution should report facts versus a movie review.<br /><br />The EPA did not regulate fracking under the clean water act, because the EPA ruled after a hearing they conducted, there was no data showing that fracking had contaminated the drinking water.<br /><br />It is not about rich or poor, it is about the ability of this country to provide affordable energy for the people.<br /><br />I agree with you though. Water first, Energy second.Tom Wadenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263319419466632140.post-55552864895280280402011-04-26T12:30:13.565-05:002011-04-26T12:30:13.565-05:00Tom, you know anyone can find some source backing ...Tom, you know anyone can find some source backing up whatever point of view they want to push for. I think it's good to scrutinize the process to make sure there is absolutely no water contamination going on with this fracking in Texas. Do rich people need money more than all Texans need safe drinking water? Of course not. Safe water is waaaaaay more important than anyone's vested interest in gas and/or oil drilling. The Drill baby Drill crowd is completely wrong in protesting the assurance of clean and safe drinking water.Maximilianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04226194637990012293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263319419466632140.post-71962023495759621252011-04-26T08:19:21.705-05:002011-04-26T08:19:21.705-05:00"Natural gas drilling in the Barnett Shale in..."Natural gas drilling in the Barnett Shale in North Texas has inspired some backlash over concerns about chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process and possible effects on groundwater supplies"<br /><br />Regarding this part of the article. Please see the news report from Weatherford Telegram at the attached link.<br /><br />Texas RRC ruled that based on scientific evidence that the water well contamination was not caused by hydraulic fracturing.<br /><br />http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/03/28/2954643/texas-railroad-commission-says.htmlTom Wadenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263319419466632140.post-90126024248660819442011-04-26T08:11:18.711-05:002011-04-26T08:11:18.711-05:00What's this....I agree with Congressman Cuella...What's this....I agree with Congressman Cuellar on this topic. Fracking is well regulated in the United States at the state level. No need for the EPA to stick it's oversized nose into the process.<br /><br />Frack A Phobia will not survive the light of factual examination.Tom Wadenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263319419466632140.post-51368039414944992252011-04-25T22:04:21.870-05:002011-04-25T22:04:21.870-05:00RGISC is hosting its first FRAC action meeting Tue...RGISC is hosting its first FRAC action meeting Tuesday April 26th at 6:00 pm at St. John Neuman Church (in Salon A). There will be a video on the drilling process, reports on how flowback, and perhaps testimonials from landowners with wells on their properties or near their properties. Its open to everyone. We'd love to hear from folks working out there how its working here in our backyard.FABIOLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04531540945322347978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8263319419466632140.post-16756014768515857812011-04-25T21:41:54.079-05:002011-04-25T21:41:54.079-05:00Chin....!Chin....!Que Fregadoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17834234860762673775noreply@blogger.com