Fracking Ban in Mora County, New Mexico May be Model for Other Communities
In April 2013, John Olívas led the charge to make his county of Mora, New Mexico the first in the U.S. to permanently ban corporations from fracking within its borders. “If … Continue reading
Earthquakes in Southwest May Be Caused by Fracking
The US Geological Survey has recorded seven small earthquakes shaking central Oklahoma on July 12 and 13. There has been an increase in earthquakes across Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas that … Continue reading
The Wilks Brothers: A Fracking Fortune Devoted to a Right-Wing Agenda
Televangelist James Robison recently declared that he’s praying for a merger of the tea party and the religious right. Is he kidding? That merger is well underway. And it’s getting … Continue reading
A Conversation with John Detwiler
Vox: John, unlike most environmental activists you have a strong background in industry and business. You received a PhD in engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and you worked in the … Continue reading
Commentary on NY Court of Appeals Fracking Decision
For the future of fossil fuel extraction in America, here is an important and possibly game-changing development (although I was just informed that French actress Audrey Tautau’s upcoming 38th birthday … Continue reading
‘Watershed Moment’ for Fracking Foes?
Opponents of fracking are feeling emboldened by a ruling in New York’s highest court that found towns can outlaw the controversial drilling practice. Environmentalists are cheering the decision against hydraulic … Continue reading
40% of PA Fracking Wells Expected to Leak
A recent study by Cornell University has found that newer and unconventional natural gas wells leak methane at a greater rate than older and traditional ones. The study was based … Continue reading →