FIELD Notes

House Reps Attempting to Dismantle the EPA

by gliffen | August 18, 2011 | Uncategorized

President Obama speaks to a joint session of Congress in 2009 The EPA is Under Attack (This is Not a Drill) By Richard Garrett, Jr. Your voice for conservation at the Wyoming State Legislature WITH SO MUCH DUST KICKED UP OVER THE DEBT-CEILING DEBATE IT’S BEEN...

Bridger-Teton gas drilling proposal: Listen to the latest here

by gliffen | August 16, 2011 | Uncategorized

Lisa McGee with the Wyoming Outdoor Council tells Jackson Hole Community Radio about the proposed full-field gas drilling project in the Upper Hoback area of the Wyoming Range—and what it will take to protect this special landscape. [soundcloud...

NYT: Fracking has contaminated drinking water

by gliffen | August 3, 2011 | Uncategorized

Industry executives as well as regulators have long said that fracking has never contaminated underground drinking water. But the New York Times reports there is at least one documented case. Excerpt one: The report concluded that hydraulic fracturing fluids or gel...

NPR: Worries over Water as Fracking Becomes Pervasive

by gliffen | August 2, 2011 | Uncategorized

Another big story on hydraulic fracturing. Listen here.   Other posts you might want to see: Wondering what the frack is going on? Fracking linked to water contamination Fracking not as safe as industry claims ‘I asked them for the data and they...

Very funny video: Stephen Colbert talks fracking

by gliffen | July 12, 2011 | Uncategorized

Colbert on flammable tap water: “I think this is an improvement. What would you rather have in your kitchen: a boring old faucet or a built-in creme brulee maker?” On with the satire:   The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full...

Required listening for those interested in the fracking debate

by gliffen | July 11, 2011 | Uncategorized

If you’re interested in the debate about hydraulic fracturing, we highly recommend listening to the show “Game Changer” from This American Life. It’s both engaging and informative. Click here or on the image above to listen.   Other posts...